Saudi British Bank MD David Dew says high loan growth in Saudi Arabia can be sustained

In a rare interview with a head of a Saudi bank, SBB MD David Dew said the current high loan rate can be sustained in the Gulf kingdom.


Central Bank Gov says Saudi Arabia is not concerned with shutdown

Saudi Arabia Central Bank Governor Fahad al-Mubarak remained confident that Washington would be able to resolve its political deadlock.

Even with the shutdown, US EIA can still operate until October 11- official

US Energy Information Administration Analyst Mike Conner said the agency still had funds to operate until October 11.

Icahn firm places a USD2 billion investment in Apple stock

Activist billionaire investor Carl Icahn said on CNBC his company had placed a USD2 billion investment on shares of Apple Inc.


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