Muscat: The World Health Organization (WHO) called for more support at all levels to combat the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo, as it continues to outpace the capacity to respond to it. “The outbreak is unfortunately still expandin…
Gold Rises 0.1% on Softer Dollar, Focus on US Jobs Data
Muscat: Gold prices edged higher today, helped by a softer dollar, while investors awaited key US jobs data for clues on the Federal Reserve’s next monetary policy move.
According to Oman News Agency, spot gold was up 0.1% at $4,081.09 per ounce, wh…
Oil Prices Experience Slight Rise Amidst Extended Declines as US-Iran Talks Loom
Muscat: Oil prices rose slightly today after steep falls in the previous two trading sessions, with markets closely watching efforts to end the US-Iran war and restore shipping through the Strait of Hormuz. Brent crude futures dropped 92 cents, or abo…