Oman Treasury bills have reached a total issuance value of $101.4 million, reflecting robust demand from licensed commercial banks. The Ministry of Finance launched these short-term, highly secured instruments to help banks manage surplus liquidity. The Central Bank of Oman (CBO) served as Issue Manager, coordinating auction schedules, announcing results swiftly, and offering ongoing liquidity support.
However, the first tranche totaled OMR 4 million with a 28-day maturity period. Investors accepted these bills at an average price of OMR 99.705 per OMR 100, which matched the minimum bid. This lot recorded an average discount rate of 3.84554 percent and delivered an average yield of 3.85691 percent. Banks praised the strong turnout and noted that the tight pricing underscored confidence in the sovereign’s short-term debt.
Furthermore the second sale featured Oman Treasury bills worth OMR 3 million maturing in 91 days. Participants accepted a uniform price of OMR 98.930 per OMR 100. In fact this auction produced an average discount rate of 4.29176 percent and an average yield of 4.33818 percent. Observers commented that the slightly higher rates compensated investors adequately for the extended holding period under current monetary policy.
In addition, Oman Treasury bills the third tranche comprised these financial instruments totaling OMR 32 million with a 182-day maturity. The average accepted price stood at OMR 97.847 per OMR 100, just above the minimum of OMR 97.845. This issuance recorded an average discount rate of 4.31714 percent and delivered an average yield of 4.41212 percent. Many institutions view this medium-term paper as a benchmark for revising portfolio risk limits.
On the contrary Oman Treasury bills continue to attract significant interest as secure, short-term investment vehicles. The CBO reinforces the secondary market through discounting and repurchase facilities. Repo operations currently carry a 5.00 percent interest rate, while the Treasury Bills Discounting Facility offers a 5.50 percent rate. Financial analysts highlight their importance for effective cash-management strategies.
These instruments provide stability, attractive returns, and reliable liquidity solutions for banks across the Sultanate.
