The World Gold Council’s Q2 2026 Gold Demand Trends report reveals that total gold demand was flat year-on-year at 1,269t, as the gold price eased from the record highs seen at the start of 2026. This pushed demand for H1 2% higher year-on-year to an estimated 2,522t worth US$380bn. Investment in gold ETFs, bars and coins dropped […]
MUSCAT: Oman’s upcoming second-quarter company results will offer investors a clearer test of how listed firms absorbed regional volatility, after international analysts warned that Gulf earnings are likely to show an uneven impact across sectors. The issue is not whether Oman is immune to external shocks. It is not. The more important question is whether […]
Muscat: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has commended the resilience of Oman’s economy and the continued momentum of its structural reforms, following the conclusion of its Article IV consultation mission to the Sultanate of Oman for 2026. A team from the IMF, led by Abdullah AlHassan, visited Muscat from June 7 to 15 to discuss […]
