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August 14, 2025

Oil Prices Rise Ahead of Anticipated US-Russian Meeting

Muscat: Oil prices rose today, following a sell-off in the previous session ahead of the anticipated meeting between the US President and his Russian counterpart. Brent crude futures rose 28 cents, or 0.43%, to $65.91 a barrel, while US West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude futures rose 23 cents, or 0.37%,

Gold Extends Gains for 3rd Consecutive Session

Muscat: Gold prices rose for the third consecutive session today, supported by a weaker dollar and lower Treasury yields as traders’ bets on a US interest rate cut in September increase. Spot gold rose 0.4% to $3,367.53 per ounce, and gold futures for December delivery added 0.3% to $3,416.70. According

MSX Gains 29 Points

Muscat: Muscat Stock Exchange (MSX) 30 Index today closed at 4,930.08 points, marking a rise of 29.8 points (0.61%) from the previous session’s close of 4,900.31 points. According to Oman News Agency, the trading value reached RO 21,742,254, reflecting a 2% decrease compared to the last session’s RO 21,309,851. The

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