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Gold Falls to Lowest Level in Two Months

Gold Falls to Lowest Level in Two Months

Gold prices fell today, Thursday, to their lowest levels in nearly two months, affected by rising tensions between the United States and Iran, which increased concerns about rising inflation and weakened expectations for interest rate cuts. According to trading data, gold dropped in spot transactions by 1.5% to $4388.76 per ounce by 07:40 GMT, after earlier touching a low...

May 28, 2026al24news.dz
African Development Bank: Algeria-Tamanrasset Railway Project Among 'Most Transformative' Infrastructure in Africa

African Development Bank: Algeria-Tamanrasset Railway Project Among 'Most Transformative' Infrastructure in Africa

The African Development Bank Group highlighted today in Brazzaville the Algeria-Tamanrasset railway line project as one of the 'most transformative' infrastructure projects in Africa, emphasizing the strategic importance of this trans-Saharan corridor in implementing the African Continental Free Trade Area. During a meeting organized as part of the African Development Bank's annual meetings, the bank's Vice President, Mari Lore Akin Olugbadi, stated that the bank's contribution to financing the first phase (Laghouat-Ghardaiya-Meniâ) of the Algeria-Tamanrasset railway line represents 'the largest project for the bank in Algeria.'

May 28, 2026radioalgerie.dz
African Development Bank Raises Economic Growth Forecasts for Algeria

African Development Bank Raises Economic Growth Forecasts for Algeria

The African Development Bank expects a real GDP growth of 4.1 percent for Algeria, which significantly exceeds previous forecasts (3.4 percent) and is projected to be 4.2 percent by 2027, according to the group's 2026 report on 'Economic Outlook in Africa.' The report, presented in Brazzaville during the annual meetings of the African financial institution, indicated that the Algerian economy is expected to continue its growth momentum, particularly supported by public investments and the development of non-hydrocarbon sectors.

May 28, 2026radioalgerie.dz
Wide Response from Traders to the Duty System on the Second Day of Eid al-Adha

Wide Response from Traders to the Duty System on the Second Day of Eid al-Adha

The Ministry of Internal Trade and National Market Regulation recorded the commitment of 53,698 traders to the duty system during the second day of the Eid al-Adha holiday, as part of ensuring the continuity of supplying the market with essential goods and necessary services for citizens across various provinces of the country, according to a statement from the ministry on Thursday.

May 28, 2026radioalgerie.dz
Oil: Brent crude at $95.92 per barrel

Oil: Brent crude at $95.92 per barrel

Oil prices continued to decline by more than five percent yesterday, Wednesday. Brent crude futures fell by $3.66 or 3.7 percent to $95.92 per barrel. Meanwhile, West Texas Intermediate crude futures dropped by $5.19 or 5.59 percent to $88.70 per barrel. Brent and West Texas Intermediate reached their lowest levels at $94.16 and $87.77 per barrel respectively, the lowest for over a month.

May 28, 2026radioalgerie.dz
Complete response from traders in the Setif region

Complete response from traders in the Setif region

Today, Wednesday, the regional directorate of commerce for the Setif region recorded a complete response to the duty system during the first days of Eid al-Adha from traders and economic operators mobilized across 6 affiliated provinces, according to information from the same directorate.

May 27, 2026aps.dz
More than 53,000 merchants responded to the duty system on the first day

More than 53,000 merchants responded to the duty system on the first day

Algeria - The services of the Ministry of Internal Trade and National Market Regulation recorded a response from 53,709 merchants to the duty system on the first day of the Eid al-Adha holiday at the national level, aimed at ensuring the continuity of supply of essential goods and necessary services, according to a statement from the ministry on Wednesday.

May 27, 2026aps.dz