Oman posts USD 31.5 million budget deficit in 2025, says report
As per the ministry, the deficit was 26% lower than the budgeted deficit of OMR 620 million (USD 1.61 billion), primarily due to higher energy revenues...
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Despite geopolitical disruptions, OPEC sticks to robust oil demand outlook
OPEC has steadily increased its long-term oil demand forecast since the COVID-19 pandemic, which in 2020 had prompted a demand contraction...
Fed keeps rates unchanged, Warsh to review central bank’s “working pattern”
With inflation running at an above-target 3.8% and uncertainty surrounding the Iran deal, Fed's rate-setting committee unanimously decided to keep rates steady...
Japan looks to deepen trade ties with Latin America, France
Through the pact with the Latin America-based Mercosur bloc, Japan hopes to expand market access for automobiles and other products...
US-Iran peace deal: Shipping industry remains cautious on Hormuz front
The Strait of Hormuz blockade severely disrupted cargo movement across the Middle East, with many vessels being unable to enter or leave the Gulf...
Retail trading in US witnessing Gen-Z boom, says Nasdaq
As per Nasdaq, a third of Gen-Z investors are starting their investment journey before graduating from university or in early adulthood...
US-Iran deal: Dollar touches 10-day low as markets cheer end of conflict
The Australian dollar, meanwhile, was down 0.3% at USD 0.705, holding to its losses as the Reserve Bank of Australia left rates unchanged...
Gold edges higher on Iran-US peace deal, all eyes on Fed now
Traders have scaled back expectations for a Fed rate hike in December 2026 to 57% from last week's 70%, after the conclusion of the preliminary Iran peace deal...
Oil plunges new low amid US-Iran “peace deal,” investors remain cautious
The global energy market has lost millions of barrels of oil and gas supply due to the Iran war, as Middle East's energy facilities came under attack...
Global air travel demand to see a moderate 2026, says IATA
As per the IATA, the industry-wide revenue passenger kilometres (RPK), a key measure of passenger demand, will grow by 2.1% in 2026...