Muscat: Gold prices stabilized today as investors awaited clearer signs of progress in efforts to de-escalate the conflict in the Middle East, while remaining cautious ahead of new geopolitical developments that could impact safe-haven assets demand. …
Year: 2026
European Stocks Fall as Inflation Concerns Worsen Amid Middle East Tensions
Muscat: European shares fell today as traders assessed the likelihood of an imminent interest rate hike by the European Central Bank (ECB) and amid concerns about ongoing tensions in the Middle East.
According to Oman News Agency, the pan-European …
Dollar Loses Gains Amid Market Tension, Fading Expectations for US Rate Hikes
Muscat: The dollar eased off recent gains in Asian trading today as investors sought clarity about whether a de-escalation in the US-Israeli war on Iran was imminent and scaled back expectations for further Federal Reserve interest rate hikes. The US …