Oman Issues RO 17.5 Million Treasury Bills: Implications for Investors and Business Financing
MUSCAT: The Central Bank of Oman has allocated government treasury bills totaling RO 17.48 million this week.
Of this amount, RO 13.18 million was issued as 28-day bills with an average yield of 3.75 percent. Additionally, RO 3.7 million was issued in 91-day bills yielding 3.85 percent, and RO 0.6 million in 182-day bills with a yield of 3.57 percent.
The Central Bank set the repo rate on treasury bills at 4.25 percent and the discount rate at 4.75 percent.
Issued by the Ministry of Finance and managed by the Central Bank, these treasury bills provide short-term funding for government expenditures. They also offer licensed commercial banks a secure and liquid investment option, serving as a benchmark for short-term interest rates in Oman’s financial market. — ONA
Special Analysis by Omanet | Navigate Oman’s Market
The recent issuance of RO 17.48 million in government treasury bills at competitive yields signals continued government liquidity management and fiscal stability in Oman. For businesses, this stabilizes short-term interest rates, reducing borrowing costs and creating a safer environment for corporate financing. Smart investors should consider the relative security and steady yields of treasury bills as a low-risk investment amid potential market fluctuations.
