European stocks were mixed on Monday as investors awaited news on the trade situation as the deadline set by US President Donald Trump to implement tariffs approached.

The US dollar approached its lowest level since 2021 against the euro and its weakest since 2015 against the Swiss franc on Monday, as traders awaited developments on trade ahead of an upcoming US tariff deadline.

The Muscat Stock Exchange (MSX) 30 index closed on Monday at 4,578.22 points, gaining 13.2 points (or 0.29%) compared to the last trading session, which stood at 4,565 points.

The United States has notified its trade partners that the April 2 tariffs will be reinstated starting August 1 if no progress is made in negotiations.

China announced on Sunday that it has imposed restrictions targeting European companies operating in the medical equipment sector, in response to the European Union's decision to exclude Chinese companies from major public tenders in this sector.

The Muscat Stock Exchange 30 Index closed on Sunday at 4,565 points, up 15 points or 0.33 percent, compared to the last trading session's close of 4,549.98 points.

OPEC+ announced Saturday it will increase oil production by 548,000 barrels per day in August, compared to July levels.

Russian Finance Minister Anton Siluanov announced Friday that Moscow supports establishing a BRICS guarantee fund to increase investments among member states.

Japan confirmed on Friday its intention to continue negotiations with the United States in tariff discussions, aiming to reach a mutually beneficial agreement.

Gold prices stabilized on Friday, heading for weekly gains, benefiting from the passage of US President Donald Trump's tax and spending cuts bill in Congress.

Oil prices have remained stable as a resilient U.S. labor market reinforced the Federal Reserve's stance on maintaining unchanged interest rates.

The price of Omani oil rose by $1.08 per barrel on Thursday, compared to Wednesday's price of $68.70.

European stocks rose on Thursday, supported by easing tensions between Beijing and Washington and renewed optimism about the possibility of reaching global agreements in light of the signing of a trade agreement between the United States and Vietnam.

A new report from the US Treasury Department reveals the US public debt has exceeded $36.22 trillion. This comes as the government faces the challenge of refinancing $11 trillion in maturing debt—nearly a third of the total—over the next 12 months. This task is complicated by significant volatility and rising yields in bond markets.

The Muscat Stock Exchange (MSX) 30 index closed at 4,524.79 points on Wednesday, rising by 11.3 points (0.25%) compared to the previous trading session's close of 4,513.51 points.

Gas prices in Europe have seen a significant increase of 40 percent during the first half of 2025 compared to the same period in 2024, with the average price reaching around $464 per 1,000 cubic meters, according to calculations by TASS based on data from the London Futures Exchange.

The Muscat Stock Exchange "30" index closed on Tuesday at 4,513.51 points, rising by 12.6 points (0.28%) compared to the previous trading session, which stood at 4,500.87 points.

Most European stock indices closed lower during trading on Monday, following strong gains recorded last week.

The Sultanate of Oman's gross domestic product (GDP), at current prices, increased by 4.7% by the end of the first quarter of 2025, reaching (at market prices) OMR 10 billion, 530 million, and 200 thousand, compared to OMR 10 billion, 56 million, and 600 thousand during the same period in 2024.

U.S. President Donald Trump announced the immediate termination of all trade discussions with Canada in response to Ottawa's decision to impose a digital services tax targeting American tech companies.