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QSE nears key support zone, demand may fuel rebound: Al Tamimi

<p>Doha, Qatar: The Qatar Stock Exchange index ended the week down 1.68 percent, losing 165.48 points from its previous week's closing level to settle at 9,659 points, under the pressure of six sectors.</p> <p>The banking and financial services sector recorded the largest losses, with a decline of 2.58 percent, while the industrial sector…

NBU Raises Key Rate to 16% as War-Driven Inflation Tops Forecast

NBU raised its key policy rate by 0.5 percentage points on Thursday, citing persistent inflation and mounting medium-term price risks tied to the war. August inflation accelerated to 8.1%, driven largely by fuel and tariff costs. However, policymakers said they are ready to ease, but only if the security situation cools demand.

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