Muscat: The Muscat Stock Exchange (MSX 30) index today closed at 5,102.18 points, marking an increase of 72.3 points, or 1.44%, from the previous trading session’s close of 5,029.89 points.
According to Oman News Agency, the trading value saw a substantial rise, reaching RO 51,799,728, which represents an increase of 342.3% from the last session’s value of RO 11,710,774. This surge in trading activity reflects a significant uptick in market participation.
The MSX report highlighted that the market value increased by 0.811% from the previous trading day, reaching an estimated RO 30.06 billion. This growth indicates a strengthening market sentiment amid the ongoing trading session.
The involvement of non-Omani investors was notable, with the value of shares they bought totaling RO 4,561,000, accounting for 8.80% of the total trading value. However, their sales reached RO 5,106,000, or 9.86% of total sales, leading to a net investment decrease of RO 545,000, or 1.05%.