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Santander

American  
[sahn-tahn-der] / ˌsɑn tɑnˈdɛr /

noun

  1. Francisco de Paula 1792–1840, South American soldier and statesman: president of New Granada 1832–37.

  2. a seaport in N Spain: Altamira prehistoric cave drawings nearby.


Santander British  
/ santanˈdɛr /

noun

  1. a port and resort in N Spain, on an inlet of the Bay of Biscay: noted for its prehistoric collection from nearby caves; shipyards and an oil refinery. Pop: 184 778 (2003 est)

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Stephen Stanley, chief economist at Santander Corporate and Investment Banking, said a March rate cut had already been ruled out by the Fed after its last meeting in January.

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That year, MFS raised more capital from a London unit of Spanish bank Santander and Minneapolis-based Castlelake.

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Santander is owed more than £200 million, a person familiar with the matter said.

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Santander falls 4.15% in Spain, while International Consolidated Airlines Group falls 7.3%.

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Santander dropped 4.15% in Spain, while International Consolidated Airlines Group was down 7.3%.

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