LONDON: Britain’s labor market showed signs of weakening ahead of this month’s increase in a tax on employers, data released Tuesday showed. However, strong wage growth persisted, complicating the Bank of England’s efforts to curb inflation. Financial markets indicate a 90% chance of a quarter-point interest rate cut when policymakers meet in early May, followed by…
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Profits of Qatari listed companies decline 5.3% in the 3rd quarter of 2019
DOHA: All of Qatar Stock Exchange (QSE) listed companies have disclosed their financial results for the period ended September 30, 2019. The results show a net profit of QR 29.5 billion compared to QR 31.1 billion for the same period last year, with a decrease of 5.3%. Qatar’s economy has taken a turn for the…