Rising Commercial Bank Balances Signal Robust Credit Growth: Implications for Investors and Businesses in Oman
مسقط: Conventional commercial banks in Oman have continued to show a positive trend in lending, with the total credit balance increasing by 7.2% from June 2024 to June 2025.
Credit extended to the private sector saw a growth of 4.8%، رسیدن RO 21.5 billion by the end of June 2025.
On the investment front, total bank investments in securities rose by 1.3%, amounting to approximately RO 5.7 billion. Notably, investments in government development bonds surged by 5.1% به RO 2 billion, while investments in foreign securities decreased by 6%، جمع کل RO 2.1 billion.
In terms of liabilities, total deposits at conventional commercial banks grew by 4.7%، رسیدن RO 25.8 billion. Government deposits experienced a significant increase of 9.9%, rising to RO 5.9 billion. In contrast, public sector deposits fell by 7.3% به RO 1.7 billion. Meanwhile, private sector deposits increased by 4%، بالغ بر RO 17.1 billion, which represents 66.4% of the total deposits.
— ONA
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The 7.2% rise in credit and a 4.8% increase in private sector lending signal a growing فرصتی برای کسب و کارها to secure financing, which could stimulate economic activity and expansion. However, the decline in foreign securities suggests potential risks for investors looking for diversification. Smart investors should focus on local sectors likely to benefit from increased lending, while closely monitoring government financial policies and market trends.
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