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July 7, 2025

Japan Stocks Decline Amid Rising Yields

Muscat: Japan’s stock markets declined today amid a broad sell-off in long-term bonds, as renewed concerns about the country’s fiscal outlook resurfaced ahead of this month’s upper house elections. The benchmark 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average fell 223.20 points, or 0.56%, from Friday’s close to settle at 39,587.68. According to Oman

Dollar Drops to Near Multi-Year Lows

Muscat: The US dollar drifted close to its lowest level since 2021 against the euro and the weakest since 2015 versus the Swiss franc today, with traders alert for any trade-related headlines in the countdown to the US’s tariff deadline. The dollar slipped slightly to 0.7949 Swiss franc, while the

Gold Prices Fall Amid Progress on US Trade Agreements

Muscat: Gold prices dropped today after the US signaled progress on multiple trade agreements and announced extended tariff reprieves for several countries, dampening demand for the safe-haven metal. Spot gold fell 0.6% to $3,314.21 per ounce, as US gold futures were down 0.6% to $3,322. According to Oman News Agency,

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Oman Concludes Participation in Interpol Anti-Drug Conference

Hanoi:The Sultanate of Oman, represented by the Royal Oman Police (ROP), has concluded its participation in the Interpol Anti-Drug and Prohibited Substances Conference held in the Czech Republic, which lasted for three days.

According to Oman News A…

Seventh Scientific Week Wraps Up at Military Technological College

Hanoi:The Military Technological College (MTC) has successfully concluded its seventh Scientific Week, which was held under the theme “Innovate – Secure – Develop.” The event’s closing ceremony was presided over by Brigadier Ahmed Khalfan Al Hadidi, t…