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November 18, 2025

MSX Drops 27 Points

Muscat: Muscat Stock Exchange (MSX) 30 Index concluded today’s trading session at 5,622.23 points, registering a drop of 27.6 points, equivalent to 0.49 percent, from its previous close of 5,649.81 points. According to Oman News Agency, trading activity witnessed a decrease, with total market turnover reaching RO 24,759,844, representing a

Japanese Nikkei Index Drops to Seven-Month Low

Tokyo: The Japanese Nikkei index fell today to its lowest level in more than seven months, as investors sold technology company shares after Wall Street plunged sharply last night. The Nikkei declined 3.2 percent to 48,702.98 points at the close, marking its largest daily drop since April 9. The broader

Gold Extends Losses on Firm Dollar

Muscat: Gold price fell for a fourth straight session today, weighed down by a firm dollar and diminished prospects of a US interest rate cut next month. Spot gold was down 0.1% at $4,039.19 per ounce. US gold futures for December delivery fell 0.9% to $4,038.60 per ounce. Elsewhere, spot

Oil Prices Drop on Easing Supply Fears

Muscat: Oil prices dipped today as supply concerns eased, while traders continued to assess the impact of Western sanctions on Russian flows. Brent crude futures were down 28 cents, or 0.4%, at $63.92 a barrel. US West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude futures were down 26 cents, or 0.4%, at $59.65

CBO Announces Approved Fee Structure for National Payment Card ‘Maal’

Muscat: The Central Bank of Oman (CBO) has announced the approved fee structure for the national payment card ‘Maal’ consumer Debit and Prepaid card. The move reflects the Sultanate of Oman’s ongoing efforts to establish a more efficient national payment ecosystem. According to Oman News Agency, the initiative aims to

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Sultan Haitham Embarks on State Visit to China

Muscat:His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik departed this morning for the People’s Republic of China on a two-day state visit. The visit comes in response to an invitation from President Xi Jinping of China.

According to Oman News Agency, His Majest…