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Doha, Qatar: The Planning and Statistics Authority (PSA) have released the preliminary estimates of gross domestic product (GDP) at current and constant prices (2018=100) for the third quarter (Q3) of 2023. The estimates have been produced with data collected through the Quarterly Economic Indicator Survey and from other source agencies.

LONDON – Oil prices edged higher on Friday, but headed for their steepest weekly loss in three months as uncertainty about demand and high interest rates drove a sell-off limited by the prospect OPEC+ will continue to curb output.

Gold prices were poised for a second straight weekly decline, although bullion held nearly steady on Friday as investors remained cautious ahead of the U.S. non-farm payrolls data that could provide cues on the Federal Reserve’s rate cut timeline.