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Understanding GDP: A Practical Guide to Growth, Prices and Living Standards
A practical guide to GDP, real growth and output per person, explaining recession, trade and price measures without confusing production with living standards.
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China reports revenue growth alongside higher spending
China’s general public budget revenue rose 5.1% to CNY17.23 trillion during the first nine months of 2026, QNA reported on October 24, citing the finance ministry
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Brookfield opens Doha office focused on credit
Brookfield announced a Doha office on October 25, focusing on credit investing, including Oaktree, according to its statement carried by QNA
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Muscat trading decline differs from market-value losses
Muscat’s main index ended the week at 7379 points, QNA reported on October 24
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UK inflation reaches 3.5% in September as transport costs rise
UK annual inflation rose to 3.5% in September from 3.1% in August, QNA reported on 21 October, citing official statistics. Transport was the largest…
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Brent rises to 110 dollars amid supply concerns
Brent crude futures rose $1.21 to $110 a barrel in QNA’s 21 October Singapore market update. US crude gained more than a dollar to $99.
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Dollar stays near three week low as Treasury yields ease
The dollar index stood at 101.78 in QNA’s 21 October update, after falling 0.2% in the previous session. Lower Treasury yields were cited as a source of…
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Gold slips for fourth session as markets await the Fed
Spot gold fell 0.2% to $4,118.18 an ounce in QNA’s 21 October update, marking a fourth declining session. December futures also eased 0.2% to $4,136.20.
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Germany announces 230 billion euros in investment pledges
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz announced around €230 billion in investment pledges after an investment summit, QNA reported on 20 October. He promised less…
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Qatar Airways plans Western Sydney route from December 2027
Qatar Airways announced plans for direct Doha–Western Sydney services from 15 December 2027, QNA reported on 20 October. The planned launch schedule is three…
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Qatar National Cement posts 80 million riyals in nine month profit
Qatar National Cement recorded approximately QAR80.01 million in net profit for the first nine months of 2026, QNA reported on 20 October, citing Qatar…
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Gulf railway board reviews regional rail link agreement
The Gulf Railway Authority board reviewed the regional rail connection agreement and implementation plans at its 11th meeting on 20 October. Qatar…
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