Stocks, dollar steady ahead of US jobs report; oil wobbles Business

Stocks, dollar steady ahead of US jobs report; oil wobbles

US July payrolls seen rising 80,000 after 57,000 gain in June* Money markets ⁠show traders split on whether Fed will raise rates next month* Brent falls as investors shrug off tensions, focus on Hormuz deal Global stocks headed for their strongest weekly gain ​since May on Friday, ahead of major US jobs data, as investor […]

Hotter months ahead as Oman forecasts above-average temperatures until October National

Hotter months ahead as Oman forecasts above-average temperatures until October

Muscat: Temperatures across the Sultanate of Oman are expected to remain above the long-term climatic average during August, September and October 2026, according to the latest seasonal outlook issued by the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA). The bulletin, issued in August, provides an initial indication of the temperature and rainfall patterns expected across Oman over the […]

OMIFCO launches IPO roadshow across Oman ahead of listing Business

OMIFCO launches IPO roadshow across Oman ahead of listing

Muscat: The Oman India Fertiliser Company (OMIFCO) will begin its first introductory meeting on Tuesday in the wilayat of Sur, South al Sharqiyah Governorate, as part of a nationwide roadshow promoting its initial public offering (IPO) across several governorates of the Sultanate of Oman. The meetings aim to enhance investment awareness and provide investors with […]

Dollar firm ahead of central bank decisions Finance

Dollar firm ahead of central bank decisions

TOKYO: The dollar held gains against major peers on Thursday as markets positioned for key central bank decisions in Britain, Europe and Japan. Sterling remained under pressure after an unexpected drop in UK inflation strengthened the case for a rate cut by the Bank of England. The yen pared losses from the previous session as […]