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Stock Market Investors (and the Federal Reserve) Just Got Bad News from Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent

Treasury Secretary Bessent's decision to expand the Treasury Department's bond buyback program makes interest rate increases a little more likely.

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I&M Group Reports 22.4pc Rise in Half-Year Profit to Sh10.17 Billion

I&M Group has reported a 22.35 percent increase in net profit for the six months ended June 2026, supported by stronger earnings from lending and growth in other income streams.

  • I&M Group's half-year profit rises 22.4% to Sh10.17 billion
  • Net interest income grows 22.52% to Sh25.04 billion
  • Loan book expands 15% to Sh333.81 billion

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