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The State Bank of Pakistan has maintained its key interest rate at 11 per cent for the fourth consecutive policy meeting, citing a milder-than-expected impact of recent floods on the economy. The decision follows a statement from the central bank that crop losses are expected to be manageable and supply
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Nigeria's delisting from the grey list of the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) by the international anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing watchdog is expected to boost investor confidence and make cross-border transactions easier, according to experts. The move comes after years of efforts by the Nigerian government to
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As the Federal Reserve meets this week, it is widely anticipated to lower its benchmark interest rate by a quarter of a percentage point for the second time this year. The move aims to provide support to an economy showing signs of a cooling labour market, with recent data indicating
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DBV Technologies, a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company, reported financial results for the third quarter of 2025, highlighting a significant increase in research and development expenses. The company's unaudited financial statements show a cash and cash equivalents balance of $69.8 million as of September 30, 2025, with a net
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The Egyptian Exchange announced a periodic partial redemption in the listed bonds of AL Rehab For Securitization, Fourth Issue-First Program, Tranche C, November 2027. This adjustment was confirmed by the Misr for Central Clearing, Depository and Registry (MCDR) on October 26, 2025. As a result, the total listed value of
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The Federal Reserve is weighing whether to stop shrinking its massive portfolio of government debt and mortgage bond holdings as warning signs in crucial money markets intensify. A decision on the balance sheet could be imminent, following Jerome H. Powell's recent signal that the program, known as quantitative
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The Securities and Exchange Commission Director General, Dr. Emomotimi Agama, has praised Nigeria's removal from the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) grey list, attributing it to the country's renewed policy direction and commitment to transparency. This development is expected to significantly enhance investor confidence and attract
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David Merkur, CEO of Gold Silver Mart, a precious metals dealer, has expressed concern regarding signals that may indicate a potential downturn in global financial markets. Merkur's analysis is based on historical market cycles and commodity behavior, particularly in gold and silver. He has built a reputation for
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The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) data indicate a rise in interest rates in the country's money market, driven by an increase in overnight transaction volume and a decline in surplus liquidity. This adjustment, however, is being weakly constrained by the CBSL's "single policy
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Petrofac, a British oilfield services firm, is reportedly on the verge of administration after its financial troubles escalated. The company has been struggling for months, having suspended share trading due to delayed publication of its 2024 full-year results. The firm, which employs 2,000 people in Scotland, has been in
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RBI's liquidity operations have been key in managing the overall liquidity in the banking system, with a focus on injection and absorption of liquidity to meet the needs of various market segments. The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has recently released data on its liquidity operations, providing insights
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The UK government is mulling a reduction of the cash ISA savings limit from £20,000 to £10,000, intending to steer people toward investing in stocks and shares. However, experts, including Jeremy Cox from Coventry Building Society, and a committee of MPs, warn that this could lead to people
