Muscat:The Muscat Stock Exchange (MSX) 30 Index experienced a significant drop today, closing at 7,439.92 points. This marks a decline of 114.4 points, or 1.51 percent, compared to the previous session's close of 7,554.29 points.
According to Oman News Agency, the trading value on the exchange fell sharply by 42 percent, registering at RO 29,928,046, down from RO 51,613,661 in the last session. Additionally, the market capitalization saw a decrease of 0.861 percent, bringing it to approximately RO 38.65 billion.
The report highlights that non-Omani purchases on the exchange amounted to RO 3,448,000, which constitutes 11.52 percent of the total trading value. On the other hand, non-Omani sales were valued at RO 4,021,000, or 17.89 percent. This resulted in a net decrease in non-Omani investment by RO 573,000, equivalent to 1.91 percent.