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  "title": "CBK says Middle East crisis frustrates push for cheaper loans",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/17/cbk-says-middle-east-crisis-frustrates-push-for-cheaper-loans",
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  "published": "2026-09-17T16:00:00.000Z",
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