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Monetary aggregates, known also as "money supply", is the quantity of currency available within the economy to purchase goods and services. Depending on the degree of liquidity chosen to define an asset as money, various monetary aggregates are distinguished: M0, M1, M2, M3, M4, etc. Not all of them are used by every country. Note that methodology of calculating money supply varies between countries. M2 is a monetary aggregate that includes all physical currency circulating in the economy (banknotes and coins), operational deposits in central bank, money in current accounts, saving accounts, money market deposits and small certificates of deposit. Excess money supply growth potentially can cause inflation and generate fears that the government may tighten money growth by allowing the interest rates to rise which in turn, lowers future prices.

Total Credit is an economic calendar event that represents the overall level of credit provided by banks and other financial institutions in Oman. This figure is a crucial indicator of the health and growth of the country's financial sector as it provides insight into lending activities and overall market liquidity.

A rise in the Total Credit signifies an expansion in the economy, indicating that businesses and consumers are borrowing more to finance their spending, investment, and expansion plans. On the other hand, a decline in the Total Credit level may signal a slowdown in borrowing due to factors such as high interest rates or increased risk aversion among lenders and borrowers.

Investors and economic analysts closely monitor the Total Credit figure as it provides vital information on the current state of Oman's economy and its future prospects. It can also influence the country's monetary policy decisions, such as the Central Bank's decisions on interest rates, reserve requirements, and other measures to maintain economic stability and foster growth.

The Manufacturing Purchasing Managers Index (PMI) measures the activity level of purchasing managers in the manufacturing sector. A reading above 50 indicates expansion in the sector; below 50 indicates contraction. Traders watch these surveys closely as purchasing managers usually have early access to data about their company's performance, which can be a leading indicator of overall economic performance. A higher than expected reading should be taken as positive/bullish for the SGD , while a lower than expected reading should be taken as negative/bearish for the SGD.