Economics
Saudi Arabia to Pump $13 Billion Into Banks to Offset Twin Shock
- Central bank move aimed at supporting loans to private sector
- Turkey also unveiled its most expansive credit incentive plan
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Saudi Arabia unveiled a $13.3 billion stimulus package to protect banks against an expected drop in profits and rise in bad loans as they confront the double whammy of the coronavirus shock and lower oil prices.