Thursday, November 5, 2026

Business

Inflation Rate Rises in Oman by 1.5 Percent

Muscat: The general consumer price index (CPI) in the Sultanate of Oman recorded an increase of 1.5 percent in October 2025 compared to the corresponding month in 2024, based on the base year 2018. The average inflation rate for the period from January to October of the current year also

Oil Prices Fall for Second Day on Surplus Concerns

Muscat: Oil prices fell for a second consecutive session today amid growing concerns over a potential supply surplus, driven by rising crude and fuel inventories. Brent crude futures were down 13 cents, or 0.21%, at $62.32 a barrel, after falling 1.1% in the previous session. US West Texas Intermediate crude

Gold Prices Rebound After 1% Drop in Previous Session

Muscat: Gold regained ground today following a 1% drop in the previous session. Spot gold rose 0.1% to $4,212.50 per ounce, after falling more than 1% in the previous session. US gold futures for December delivery were up 0.7% at $4,250.80 per ounce. According to Oman News Agency, elsewhere in

US Dollar Steady Ahead of Federal Reserve Meeting Amid Global Currency Shifts

Muscat: The US dollar held steady today as investors shifted their focus to other currencies, amid growing expectations that potential US interest rate cuts next year could pressure the greenback. The Australian dollar touched its highest level in three weeks at $0.6576 during morning trading before easing slightly after GDP

Oman Oil Price Drops 44 Cents

Muscat: Oman oil price for February delivery 2026 has reached 63.43 US Dollars, reflecting a decline of 44 Cents compared to yesterday’s price of 63.87 US Dollars. According to Oman News Agency, the average price of Oman oil for December delivery 2025 stabilized at 65.04 US Dollars per barrel. This

Gold Eases from Three-Week High Amid US Interest Rate Speculations

Muscat: Gold prices retreated from a three-week high in early Asian trading today amid growing expectations of a US interest rate cut later this month. Spot gold slipped about 0.2% to $4,221.68 per ounce, after touching its highest level since 13 November 2025. According to Oman News Agency, US gold

Dollar Slips on Rate-Cut Bets

New york: The dollar began the month of December on a softer note as investors ramped up bets of a US interest rate cut later this month. Against a basket of currencies, the greenback was down 0.05% to 99.39, having lost 0.7% last week. According to Oman News Agency, the

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