Muscat: Muscat Stock Exchange (MSX) 30 Index today closed at 5178.50 points, marking a drop of 10.2 points or 0.20% from the previous session’s close of 5188.67 points.

According to Oman News Agency, the trading value on the exchange reached RO 43,005,123, reflecting a 4.1% increase compared to the last session’s RO 41,306,764. Despite the decline in the index, the increase in trading value indicates continued investor engagement in the market.

The MSX report indicated that the market value saw a rise of 0.039%, settling at approximately RO 30.53 billion. This suggests a slight increase in overall market capitalization despite the day’s decline in the index.

Non-Omani investors recorded purchases worth RO 3,990,000, accounting for 9.28% of the total trading volume. Meanwhile, sales by foreign investors reached RO 3,677,000, constituting 8.55% of the trading volume. Consequently, net foreign investment increased by RO 313,000, or 0.73%, highlighting a positive net inflow of foreign capital into the market.