Egyptian media revealed, on Monday, that Egypt has agreed to grant a Russian company a petroleum concession in a strategic area, after the latter submitted an offer of more than $20 million.

The Mellitah Gas Complex had completely stopped working due to a sudden technical failure in the power generation units, the Libyan National Oil Corporation said on Saturday.

Gas storage levels in the European Union have fallen to less than 50%, which is more than 18 percentage points less than the previous year, according to data from the Gas Infrastructure Association in Europe.

The Japanese yen climbed to a nine-week high as traders increased bets on further interest rate hikes in Japan this year. Meanwhile, the US dollar and other major currencies remained steady ahead of the US monthly jobs report, which is set to be released later today, Friday.

The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) announced today, Friday, a decline in global food commodity prices in January, thanks to a sharp decline in sugar and vegetable oil prices.

The Muscat Stock Exchange Index "30" closed higher Tuesday, reaching 4586.91 points, an increase of 33.5 points or 0.74 percent compared to the previous session, which ended at 4553.39 points.

The Chinese government announced today, Tuesday, the imposition of additional tariffs on several US products in response to the tariffs that Washington decided to impose on Chinese products starting today.

Stock market indices declined on Monday amid concerns about the consequences of the new tariffs announced by Donald Trump on global economic activity.

The Muscat Stock Exchange "30" index of Oman decreased by 2.5 points, or 0.05 percent, today, Monday, to close at 4553.39 points, compared to the last trading session of 4555.87 points.

The Indian government announced Sunday major tax breaks for the middle class in the federal budget worth $11.5 billion, aiming at protecting the economy from global challenges.

Beijing will file a lawsuit with the World Trade Organization, China's Commerce Ministry said on Sunday, in response to tariffs imposed by US President Donald Trump.

The Industrial Sector Index strengthened its gains last week, rising for the second week in a row, approaching the level of 5,410 points, while the main index of the Muscat Stock Exchange and other sectoral indices recorded a decline.

Gold prices rose today, Friday, heading for gains for the fifth week in a row amid concerns among investors about customs duties, and anticipation of a report on inflation to clarify the path of monetary policy of the Federal Reserve (the US central bank).

Gold prices stabilized at the beginning of Asian trading today, Thursday, after the US Federal Reserve (Central Bank) decided to keep interest rates unchanged, which led to the absence of clear signals regarding the direction of US monetary policy this year.

The American newspaper "Bloomberg" confirmed that the economic war waged by US President Donald Trump on Colombia shook emerging markets.

Gold prices rose to their highest level in three months today, Friday, heading towards achieving gains for the fourth consecutive week, supported by the uncertainty surrounding Washington's plans regarding tariffs and the call to cut interest rates, which is pressuring the dollar.

Russian President Vladimir Putin called on Russian brands to expand confidently in foreign markets.

Muscat Stock Exchange Index /30/ closed Tuesday at 4612.71 points, down 4.2 points, or 0.09 percent, compared to the last trading session, which amounted to 4616.88 points.

The dollar rose in volatile Asian trading on Tuesday, after US President Donald Trump indicated that the United States may impose tariffs on Canada and Mexico in the near future.

Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro announced today, Tuesday, that his country has signed major investments and is scheduled to be completed in the coming months.. commenting: His country "has become an emerging power in the field of mining."