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Chinese brands expand in US market despite tariffs

SHANGHAI/NEW YORK: A wave of Chinese consumer brands is expanding into the US to offset sluggish domestic spending and tap into higher profit margins.Throughout 2025, companies including Labubu-maker Pop Mart, trinket...

Many Chinese brands leverage lower prices to appeal to cost-conscious Western consumers. — Reuters

MSX capitalisation at RO 31.327 billion

Trading remained concentrated in a handful of major stocks.

Musk wins $1 trillion pay package

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New e-methanol project and bunkering hub weighed in Oman

Rendering of HIF Global’s e-fuels project in Chile

Pound under pressure ahead of rate decision

Markets now price a roughly 33% chance of a BoE rate cut this month, up from virtually zero a few weeks ago— Reuters

Gold reclaims $4,000/oz as dollar slips, US shutdown drags on

Spot gold gained 0.7% to $4,011.79 per ounce by 0914 GMT, while US gold futures for December delivery rose 0.7% to $4,021.20.— Reuters

Omantel powers Oman’s digital transformation journey

The Middle East Global Carrier Community Meeting (ME GCCM) 2025 attracted over 1,000 global telecom leaders.

GCC countries offer friendly policies, and Oman is ideal for industries: HK

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New market to unlock investment pathways

The market is designed to “unlock financing and investment pathways for private-sector companies, particularly SMEs and family-owned firms seeking expansion”.

MSX jumps 8.3%, tops GCC markets in October surge

The MSX Index closed the month at 5,610.34 points — its highest level in eight years.

CBO cuts interest rate by 25 basis points

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Amazon braces for major job cuts

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Dollar slips as traders brace for Trump-Xi meeting

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Safe-haven gold prices continue to slide

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Trump opens Asia trip with trade deals

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Stocks surge on US-China trade breakthrough

U.S. President Trump boards Air Force One as he departs for Japan at Kuala Lumpur International Airport
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