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Trading volume dips, but foreign investment sees positive inflow as Muscat Stock Exchange index closes higher

The Muscat Stock Exchange (MSX) 30 index closed higher today, gaining 24.8 points to settle at 4,420.35 points, marking a 0.57% increase from the previous session’s 4,395.51 points.

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Sunday, March 9, 2025

Muscat: Despite the index’s upward movement, trading value dropped by 45%, reaching RO 1.63 million, down from RO 2.97 million in the last session. Meanwhile, market value edged up by 0.08%, standing at RO 27.21 billion.

Non-Omani investors were net buyers, with purchases totaling RO 224,000 (13.7% of total trading), while non-Omani sales stood at RO 162,000 (9.94%). This resulted in a net foreign investment inflow of RO 61,000 (3.76%), reflecting growing interest from international investors.

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