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China’s slower loan growth is the new normal, central bank governor says

Wednesday, September 16 by SRN News

BEIJING, Sept 16 (Reuters) - China's slower loan growth is becoming the new normal as shrinking property and local government sectors sap credit demand faster than emerging industries can fill the gap, central bank governor Pan Gongsheng said. The comments, published on Wednesday, come after... Read More.

Exclusive-A decade after mercury ban, toxic skin bleachers still offered on top retailers’ websites

Wednesday, September 16 by SRN News

By Richa Naidu and Arriana McLymore LONDON/NEW YORK, Sept 16 (Reuters) - More than 20 banned skin-bleaching products containing mercury are available for purchase on third-party marketplaces run by Amazon, Temu and TikTok Shop in several countries, despite decades of efforts by health advocates and... Read More.

Dollar girded by bets on a US hiking cycle

Tuesday, September 15 by SRN News

By Tom Westbrook SINGAPORE, Sept 16 (Reuters) - The dollar was hanging on to recent gains on Wednesday and trading near multi-week highs on a handful of major peers ahead of a Federal Reserve decision where traders expect the first of what could be several... Read More.

Australia’s Reliance Worldwide agrees to Brookfield’s $2.9 billion buyout bid

Tuesday, September 15 by SRN News

Sept 16 (Reuters) - Reliance Worldwide said it agreed to a roughly $2.9 billion buyout from global investment firm Brookfield, a reprieve for the Australian plumbing supplies company that is facing the impact of U.S. tariffs and economic uncertainty. Shares of Reliance Worldwide jumped more... Read More.

Asian markets brittle ahead of Fed decision, oil slips

Tuesday, September 15 by SRN News

By Gregor Stuart Hunter SINGAPORE, Sept 16 (Reuters) - Stocks were in a holding pattern in the Asian trading session on Wednesday as a rise in global bond yields and oil prices paused ahead of the Federal Reserve's policy decision due later in the day. MSCI's... Read More.

Exclusive-Malaysia talks to rival airlines as it monitors AirAsia’s financial health, sources say

Tuesday, September 15 by SRN News

By Rozanna Latiff and Julie Zhu KUALA LUMPUR/HONG KONG, Sept 16 (Reuters) - Malaysia's government has asked Malaysia Airlines and Batik Air whether they could absorb AirAsia's domestic market share, said two people with knowledge of the matter, as part of what they described as... Read More.

BOJ set to raise interest rates to 31-year high as inflation risks loom

Tuesday, September 15 by SRN News

By Leika Kihara TOKYO, Sept 16 (Reuters) - The Bank of Japan is set to raise interest rates to a 31-year high on Friday and signal readiness to keep pushing up borrowing costs, joining other major central banks in fighting persistent inflation pressures driven by... Read More.

Boeing, Korean Air finalize order for 103 aircraft

Tuesday, September 15 by SRN News

Sept 16 (Reuters) - Korean Air has finalized an order for 103 Boeing aircraft worth $36.2 billion at list prices, including wide-body passenger jets, freighters and single-aisle planes, the airline and the U.S. planemaker said on Wednesday, completing a deal first announced in 2025. •... Read More.

Factbox-Private equity, foreign investors fuel Aussie M&A activity in 2026

Tuesday, September 15 by SRN News

Sept 16 (Reuters) - Australian companies have attracted a wave of takeover interest from private equity firms and overseas investors so far in 2026, although only a limited number of those approaches have advanced beyond the preliminary stages. Here are some Australian companies that have... Read More.

Apollo Global Management provides $585 million financing to office provider TEC

Tuesday, September 15 by SRN News

Sept 15 (Reuters) - Apollo Global Management has extended $585 million in financing to office space provider The Executive Centre (TEC), the U.S.-based asset manager said on Tuesday. Here are some more details about the deal: • The proceeds will be used to refinance... Read More.

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