Saudi Arabia has agreed to renew a three billion dollar deposit at Pakistan’s Central Bank, Saudi Aramco reported record profits, and an expected US tax on stock buybacks isn’t expected to have a big impact on earnings. Plus, Mexico’s president wants beer makers in the north to cut back due to the region’s drought.
Mentioned in this podcast:
Saudi Arabia renews $3bn deposit to Pakistan
Saudi Aramco hits fresh profit record as high energy prices deliver windfall
Mexico president calls time on brewing as drought intensifies
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