South Africa's repo rate as of Sept 23 stood at 7.00%, versus market expectations of 7.25% and a prior rate of 7.00%.

Microsoft (MSFT.O) will continue to consider shareholder proposals under its existing submission threshold through next year’s annual meeting under a one-year agreement with investor-rights activist Paul Chesser. The move comes as the SEC weighs tightening shareholder-proposal rules—changes critics say would marginalize retail investors, religious groups and unions—and could blunt efforts to shift power from shareholders to executives. Microsoft said maintaining the current eligibility threshold for one year will provide a clear, predictable process for the next proxy cycle.

Sept. 23, Beijing — Lin Honghong, vice-chair of the China Council for the Promotion of International Trade, met with Matthias Leide, president of the Gießen–Friedberg Chamber of Commerce and Industry. They discussed strengthening institutional exchanges, supporting Sino-German corporate cooperation and deepening international industrial and supply‑chain collaboration.