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Data from FMP. Forecasts by Sigmanomics Forecast Engine.
OmanOman Total Credit YoY climbed to 4.8% in December 2024
FMPMonthlyReleased March 2025
Oman Total Credit YoY climbed to 4.8% in December 2024, released March 2025, up 2.8% from November's 2.0% reading. The print exceeded the 1.5% consensus by 3.3%. The print is running well above the 12-month average of 1.73%. Over the past 3 months, Total Credit YoY averaged 2.35%, vs 2.17% in the prior 3-month window. Total Credit YoY is now the highest in 15 months.
Latest Release
4.8
Actual
1.5
Consensus
2
Previous
Median Absolute Error
±0.51 percentage points
across last 6 releases
Last Call
Dec 2024
Predicted: 2.48
Actual: 2.7
Error: -0.22
Sigmacast Σ-direction model: consensus + ½ × mean(surprise, trailing 90d).
CORRELATED SYMBOLS— markets that historically move with this indicator
| Symbol | Direction | Correlation | Asset Class | Signal Bias | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| USD/JPY | ▼ Inverse | −0.70 | FOREX | Bearish USD | → View |
| XAU/USD | ▼ Inverse | −0.60 | COMMODITIES | Bearish XAU | → View |
| EUR/USD | ▲ Direct | +0.55 | FOREX | Bullish EUR | → View |
Correlation based on 12-month rolling window. Click any symbol to view its Sigmanomics forecast page.
THE RELEASE
Total Credit YoY (Oman) was reported at 8.5% in May 2026. The reading rose from the previous value of 8.4%. Trailing 12-month context per ETL data through January 2026.
WHY IT MATTERS
The trailing three releases averaged 8.07%, up from the prior three at 7.47%. In January readings over the past 3 years, Total Credit YoY has averaged 4.63%.
THE MODEL'S TAKE
Historically, this indicator is negatively correlated with USD/JPY (Bearish USD). A secondary relationship exists with XAU/USD, negatively correlated (Bearish XAU). Over the last 6 releases, the Sigmacast model's median absolute error is 0.51%.
Auto-generated from current model state · Refreshes on each release · Last update January 2026.
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About Total Credit YoY — Oman
DEFINITION
Total Credit YoY (Year-over-Year) is a financial indicator that measures the change in the total amount of credit extended by financial institutions over a 12-month period. It provides insight into the overall growth or contraction of credit in an economy, which can impact consumer spending, business investment, and overall economic activity. This indicator is closely monitored by economists, policymakers, and investors as it can signal potential shifts in the financial landscape.
WHY THIS INDICATOR MATTERS
This release contributes to the broader macro picture used by cross-asset investors for positioning and risk management. The release is more useful as part of a longer-run signal than as a single-print catalyst. Released monthly.
WHAT CHANGED THIS MONTH
Latest reading (Dec 2025): actual 8.5 %. Prior reading (Nov 2025): 8.4 %. Before that (Oct 2025): 8.6 %.
WHAT'S NEXT
Sigmacast's 1-month forecast points to a materially higher reading versus the latest print, with the 3-month outlook reinforcing that direction. Both horizons are aligned bullish for this indicator, suggesting a consistent trend signal. Trend-driven dynamics are the primary tailwind in the current projection. This indicator correlates most strongly with USD/JPY (Bearish USD, r=-0.70) — a useful reference for forex-focused traders.