Muscat: Muscat Stock Exchange (MSX) 30 Index today closed at 5249.58 points, marking a rise of 53 points or 1.04% from the previous session’s close of 5195.65 points. Trading activity witnessed fluctuations as the market responded to various economic indicators.
According to Oman News Agency, the trading value reached RO 43,336,372, reflecting a 53.8% decrease compared to the last session’s RO 28,179,213. Despite the decrease in trading value, the market showed resilience with an increase in the overall index points.
The MSX report indicated that market value saw a rise of 0.445%, settling at approximately RO 30.71 billion. This growth reflects a stable and positive outlook for the market, as investors continue to engage actively in trading.
Non-Omani investors recorded purchases worth RO 11,043,000, which accounted for 25.48% of the total trading volume. Meanwhile, sales by foreign investors reached RO 2,219,000, representing 5.12% of the trading volume. Consequently, net foreign investment increased by RO 8,824,000, equating to 20.36%, highlighting a strong interest from foreign parties in the local market.