Qatar stocks retreat on LNG production halt, Middle East strikes
Published on March 3, 2026.
Israel has launched new strikes against Iran and Hezbollah, while Iran has launched missiles and drones towards Israel, Gulf states, and a British air base in Cyprus. This raises concerns about a prolonged conflict. Qatar has expressed its right to respond to the Iranian attacks. The country's stock market has also halted production of LNG.
Related Articles
France little exposed to Middle East crisis, Bank of France Chief says
Francois Villeroy de Galhau, governor of the Bank of France, believes France is relatively un exposed to the Middle East crisis due to low inflation and resilient economic growth.
Markets focus on UK borrowing expectations in Spring Statement, analyst says
Global economy analyst John Smith's post-mortem reveals a significant drop in gilt yields, with lower debt and potential for future growth, despite ongoing criticism of the current administration.
BTC News: More than 95% of all bitcoin has already been mined, rest will take more than a century
The 20 millionth bitcoin is set to be issued, marking a significant milestone for the virtual currency's long-term security and economics.