The Tunisian economy grew by 1.6% year-on-year in the first quarter of 2025, supported by the agricultural sector, according to data released on Thursday by the National Institute of Statistics (INS) in Tunisia.

The British pound saw a 0.24% increase against the US dollar on Saturday.

Last week, the Muscat Stock Exchange saw a rise in its main index by 22 points, closing at 4,351 points, supported by improved company performance and increased investor confidence. Trading value increased to 28.5 million Omani riyals, while the number of transactions declined to 6,603 deals.

The European Union said it is considering filing a formal complaint with the World Trade Organization against the United States, following the failure of bilateral negotiations to reach a solution regarding the tariffs imposed by the US.

Republican Congresswoman Victoria Spartz of Indiana has warned of an imminent financial collapse, stating that the United States will not survive as a nation unless it adopts sustainable fiscal policies.

Three-quarters of Americans expect prices in the United States to rise in the short term following President Donald Trump's decision to impose tariffs on imports.

The Muscat Stock Exchange (MSX) 30 Index closed Tuesday's trading session higher by 2.9 points, or 0.07 percent, reaching 4,342.06 points, compared to the previous session's close of 4,339.18 points.

The Kuwait Stock Exchange closed Tuesday's trading session with its general index rising by 15.79 points, or 0.20%, to reach 7,990.36 points.

The Moscow Exchange indices declined in trading on Monday, with its benchmark MOEX index falling below the 2,800-point mark for the first time since April 16.

The European Statistical Office "Eurostat" announced that the unemployment rate in the Eurozone remained stable at 6.2% of the workforce in March, unchanged since December.

The U.S. economy shrank in the first quarter of the year under the weight of a surge in imports by businesses seeking to avoid higher costs.

European stocks closed higher on Monday, driven by investor optimism about easing US-China trade tensions.

Russian Energy Minister Sergey Tsvilov announced that Russia and Iran have signed a free trade agreement following intensive efforts by the joint governmental committee.

The office of the Iraqi Prime Minister announced that Iraq is currently preparing to launch a global investment forum in early June, aiming to present all investment opportunities to international companies.

European Union countries are considering reducing their purchases of American weapons and imposing economic restrictions on the United States in response to the policies of the administration of US President Donald Trump.

Gold prices rose more than 1 percent on Thursday, driven by buying driven by lower prices, a day after the metal hit a one-week low amid optimism about a US-China trade deal.

IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva stated that the Fund is observing the increasing risks of an economic recession in the United States.

Reuters has revealed, citing a high-level source, that the European Union aims to prevent European companies from signing new contracts to purchase Russian energy products.

Gold prices fell about three percent on Wednesday after US President Donald Trump backed down from his threat to fire Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell, expressing optimism about the possibility of reaching a trade agreement with China. This negatively impacted the yellow metal's safe-haven appeal.

The Muscat Stock Exchange "30" index closed on Tuesday at 4,290.91 points, down by 2.1 points or 0.05%, compared to the last trading session, which stood at 4,293 points.