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Day: January 6, 2025

GCC Inflation Rate Increases 1.5pc

Muscat: The general inflation rate in the GCC countries increased by 1.5 percent by the end of September 2024 compared to the same month of the previous year (2023), according to consumer price data issued by the GCC Statistical Center. Among GCC coun…

Dollar Declines as Traders Await US Economic Data

New York: The US dollar today declined slightly, but remained close to a two-year peak, as traders awaited a series of US economic data this week for further clues on the Federal Reserve’s rate outlook. The dollar index, which measures the US currency…

Gold Prices Steady as Investors Eye US Economic Data

Muscat: Gold prices held steady today as investors awaited a slew of US economic data due out this week for guidance on the Federal Reserve’s interest rate stance. Spot gold was steady at $2,639.56 per ounce.

According to Oman News Agency, US gold f…

Three New E-Services Launched Via Oman Business Platform

Muscat: Acting in cooperation with Muscat Municipality, the Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Investment Promotion today launched the ‘Lease Contracts Service’ via Oman Business Platform. On the platform, the Ministry also launched the Financial Repo…

Oil Hits Highest Since October

Muscat: Oil prices today hovered at their highest since October 2024 as investors eyed the impact on global fuel demand from colder weather in the Northern Hemisphere and Beijing’s economic stimulus measures. Brent crude futures rose 15 cents, or 0.2%…