Muscat Stock Exchange Index Edges Up 0.14%: What Investors and Business Owners Need to Know
MUSCAT: The Muscat Stock Exchange (MSX) 30 Index closed on Wednesday at 4,900.31 points, marking a modest increase of 6.7 points, or 0.14%, from the previous session’s close of 4,893.61 points.
The total trading value reached RO 21.31 million, reflecting a decline of 24.9% compared to the RO 28.39 million recorded in the prior session.
According to an MSX report, market capitalisation slightly decreased by 0.018%, settling at approximately RO 29.56 billion.
Foreign investors’ activity showed that non-Omani purchases amounted to RO 548,000, representing 2.57% of total trades, while non-Omani sales reached RO 1.88 million, or 8.80%. Consequently, net non-Omani investment declined by RO 1.33 million, equivalent to 6.23%.
— ONA
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The slight rise in the MSX 30 Index signals resilience in Oman’s equity market, despite shrinking trading volumes and market capitalization. However, the significant net outflow of non-Omani investments highlights a potential risk of reduced foreign investor confidence, which businesses and investors should monitor closely. Smart investors should consider diversifying locally and strengthening domestic market appeal to mitigate foreign investment volatility.
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