US consumer credit rises at a 6.4% annual rate in September
The Federal Reserve’s 6 November release shows consumer credit increasing at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 6.4% in September and 4.2% during the third quarter.
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US September consumer credit and third-quarter lending surveys show differences in financing conditions across borrowers. In the Dominican Republic, workplace corrections and hospital laparoscopic equipment support labour and healthcare services.
US loan standards diverge across borrower groups
The October Fed survey reports third-quarter tightening for small firms, commercial property and nonbank financial institutions, while large and middle-market C&I standards were broadly unchanged.
Original source ↗Dominican lottery outlets face safety and sanitation corrections
The Labour Ministry and Fenabanca set out corrective measures on 6 November after inspections of 184 lottery outlets on 2–3 November identified electrical, fire, sanitation and ventilation risks.
Original source ↗Dominican president discusses investment opportunities with EIB
The Dominican presidency announced a 5 November meeting in Madrid between President Abinader and EIB President Nadia Calviño.
Original source ↗San Juan adds laparoscopic capacity and primary-care facilities
The SNS announced operation of a laparoscopic unit at Alejandro Cabral hospital on 5 November, within more than RD 15 million of regional equipment and facility investment.
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