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After tightening, others must step up
Business, Published on 01/07/2024
» Central banks around the world have shown they can take forceful action to head off the most dramatic increase in inflation in a generation. They have taken steps to protect the purchasing power of people and businesses. Although the last mile to return to price stability is not yet complete, the end is well in sight.
The rise of the 'Finternet' reality
Oped, Published on 28/05/2024
» The financial system is ready for a giant leap forward. It's time to explore new frontiers. We foresee a time when applying for a mortgage or a small business loan could be as easy as texting a friend or booking a hotel room online.
'Pandexit' needs more than shots
News, Published on 27/07/2021
» The world entered the Covid-19 crisis suddenly and as one. Exiting the pandemic is proving slower and more staggered. The economic recovery is uneven, and vaccination is crucial to "pandexit".
Facebook says Libra won't be controlled by single company
AFP, Published on 21/10/2019
» WASHINGTON: Facebook executive David Marcus on Sunday tried to calm the fears of officials threatening to block its proposed digital currency, saying Libra won't be controlled by a single company.
Divided EU taps Bulgaria's Georgieva as IMF candidate
AFP, Published on 03/08/2019
» PARIS - EU ministers on Friday chose the Bulgarian number two of the World Bank Kristalina Georgieva as the bloc's candidate to become IMF chief, in a fractious vote that failed to heal bitter divisions between member states.
Protectionism threatens 'vintage' global growth: BIS
AFP, Published on 25/06/2018
» GENEVA: A year of "vintage" economic growth could be undone by rising protectionism, the Bank of International Settlements (BIS) said Sunday, as fears of an all-out global trade war ramp up.
Mexico's central bank chief resigns as peso plunges
AFP, Published on 01/12/2016
» MEXICO CITY - Mexico's central bank chief Agustin Carstens resigned Thursday, officials said, as the peso continued a decline that has accelerated since Donald Trump's victory in last month's US presidential election.
Mexico braces for the powerful winds of 'Hurricane Trump'
AFP, Published on 10/11/2016
» MEXICO CITY - Mexico's central bank chief had warned in September that a Donald Trump victory in the US presidential election would hit his country like a powerful storm.
Investors eager for Argentina in landmark cash call
AFP, Published on 19/04/2016
» BUENOS AIRES - Global investors welcomed Argentina back to international credit markets, with demand for $60 billion of bonds far outstripping supply in the country's first debt auction since a 2001 default, the government said Tuesday.
Economic slump worries as IMF, World Bank pledge action
AFP, Published on 17/04/2016
» WASHINGTON - World finance ministers pledged to boost growth on Saturday at IMF and World Bank Spring Meetings tainted by lingering worries about the dragging global economy and hints of discord.