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Day: December 19, 2025

Bank of Japan Raises Interest Rates to Highest Level in 30 Years

Tokyo: The Bank of Japan (BoJ) on Friday raised its main interest rate to the highest level in 30 years, marking a further step away from its long-standing ultra-loose monetary policy.

According to Qatar News Agency, the central bank unanimously deci…

Oil Heads for Second Straight Weekly Drop

Doha: Oil prices fell on Friday, heading for a second straight weekly decline, amid growing expectations of a potential peace agreement between Russia and Ukraine and the prospect of an easing of sanctions on Russian oil supplies. Brent crude futures …

Gold, Silver Weaken as US Inflation Data Boosts Dollar

Singapore: Gold prices fell in Asian trading on Friday, pressured by a stronger US dollar and data showing lower-than-expected US inflation, which reduced the appeal of the precious metal as an inflation hedge. Spot gold declined 0.3% to $4,319.07 per…

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