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Another IMF loan for Argentina? Its fallout could be ugly

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has approved yet another loan to Argentina, [worth $20 billion], with the nod of its executive board. But in disbursing the loan under current conditions, the IMF would violate its own lending rules, and doing so would …

Wall St expects Argentina market boost from IMF deal, big shift on FX controls

BUENOS AIRES/LONDON/NEW YORK (Reuters) - Wall Street investors are forecasting a positive market reaction in Argentina after the country sealed a $20 billion loan program with the International Monetary Fund and undid large parts of its currency …

AfDB President laments IMF ill treatment of Africa

The President of the African Development Bank (AfDB), Dr Akinwumi Adesina, has condemned the International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) allocation of Special Drawing Rights (SDRs). He stated that Africa received an unfairly low share—just 4.5 per cent of the $650 …

Argentine president makes high-stakes gamble after IMF loan

BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) -- President Javier Milei on Friday announced that he would lift most of the country's strict capital and currency controls next week, a high-stakes gamble made possible by a new loan from the International Monetary Fund. …

Argentina and the International Monetary Fund: A long, tricky history

The International Monetary Fund on Friday approved its 23rd loan agreement with Argentina, a serial defaulter. The new loan for US$20 billion comes on top of an amount of some US$44 billion Latin America's third-biggest economy already owes the lender, …

Argentina secures $20bn IMF deal by relaxing currency controls

Unlock the Editor’s Digest for free Roula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter. Argentina has agreed to relax its strict currency controls as part of a $20bn loan from the IMF, as pressures mount on libertarian …

In Rebound, Greece Will Repay More Bailout Loans 10 Years Early

Greece’s accelerating economy, coming back from a 2010-18 fiscal and austerity crisis and the COVID-19 pandemic is recovering so well that the government will pay off some bailout loans by 2031, some 10 years early. Officials not named told Reuters the …

Another IMF loan: for Argentina, it’s Groundhog Day

In the film Groundhog Day, the protagonist wakes up every morning to relive the same day.  In much the same way, generations of Argentines feel their country is trapped in a recurring cycle: yet another loan from the International Monetary Fund is arriving …

The protest action comes as Buenos Aires eagerly awaits news on a new $20 billion International Monetary Fund loan

Argentina announces deal for US$20 billion IMF loan, easing of exchange controls

BUENOS AIRES, April 12 — Argentina’s government said yesterday it had reached an agreement with the International Monetary Fund for a loan of US$20 billion and the easing of foreign exchange controls. The landmark deal will give cash-strapped Argentina …

Argentina secures $20bn IMF loan

The Argentine government said Friday it had reached an agreement with the International Monetary Fund for a loan of $20 billion and the elimination of foreign exchange controls. The loan, which must still be greenlit by the lender’s board, will allow the “ …

Nigeria spent $2bn on W’Bank, IMF loans repayment – Report

Nigeria has spent a total of $2.32bn in servicing its debt to the World Bank and International Monetary Fund in 2024. This is a significant increase from the $998.92m paid to both institutions in 2023, according to data from the Debt Management Office. …

No new power generation sans transmission infrastructure: PD gives IMF its assurance

ISLAMABAD: The Power Division has assured the International Monetary Fund (IMF) that it would not accept any new generation capacity without availability of transmission infrastructure, sources told Business Recorder. “We will carefully review whether …

IMF Approves $12 Bln Loan for Argentina

Sat 12 Apr 2025 | 05:19 PM The International Monetary Fund has approved a $12 billion loan for Argentina as part of a four-year, $20 billion financing program, according to Al Arabiya News. Earlier, the IMF announced a staff-level agreement with Argentina …

Sri Lanka March 2025 remittances hit near record high; up 21.1-pct to $693.3 mn

ECONOMYNEXT – Sri Lanka’s private credit is recovering from the latest currency crisis triggered by rate cuts to target output and high cost of living increase of 5 percent, and red flags are going up. There are several red flags and one green one. The …

Persistent Revenue Drop Spikes Nigeria’s Public Debt By 1.6% In Q4-24-Analysts

LAGOS– Analysts have warned that the increase in Federal Government borrowings to finance rising government expenditures against persistent revenue underperformance, as the naira becomes relatively stable, resulted to Nigeria’s public debt increased by 1. …

Argentina's peso: where's the currency headed after FX regime overhaul?

By Jorge Otaola BUENOS AIRES (Reuters) - The question on every trader's lips in Argentina: How much will the peso be worth on Monday morning? The long-suffering currency will start on a new exchange rate regime on Monday after the government dismantled …

Agriculture: Wheat woes and policy failure

This wheat season has turned out even more punishing for farmers than the last. Buyers are scarce, and market prices have plunged to around Rs2,200-2,300 per maund — far below production costs and nearly half the support price announced for the two crops …

Is Milei’s chainsaw revolution working?

Sceptics predicted he would be another of Argentina’s “helicopter presidents”, promising miracles but ultimately being forced to flee an angry populace via the helipad that used to be conveniently placed on the roof of the pink presidential palace in …

Cyviz and Workplace Vision Announce Strategic Partnership

Cyviz, a global collaboration technology and platform provider, partners with Workplace Vision, a company transforming how global enterprises approach AV. OSLO, NORWAY, April 11, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Cyviz, a global collaboration …

Satellite-Based Remote Sensing Mineral Detection Technology Publicly Disclosed

Pinpointing Precious Metals, Rare Earths, Oil, Gas & Water BOUGAINVILLE , PAPUA NEW GUINEA, April 14, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- CC Explorations, a pioneering company in remote sensing of minerals, has unveiled its groundbreaking utilization …

Droxic, een grote Europese speler, betreedt de Benelux-markt met DynamicWeb-partnerschap

Als ervaren digital agency wordt Droxic partner van DynamicWeb en betreedt de Benelux-markt met een krachtig CMS-, eCommerce- en PIM-aanbod. AMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDS, April 14, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Droxic kondigt met trots zijn officiële …

Droxic wird DynamicWeb-Partner und gehört ab sofort zu den größten Partnern in der DACH-Region

Droxic schließt sich als einer der größten Partner dem DynamicWeb-Ökosystem an und stärkt seine Präsenz in Deutschland, Österreich und der Schweiz. BERLIN, GERMANY, April 14, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Droxic freut sich, seine offizielle …

IADA Members Salute European Aviation at EBACE25 in Geneva

GENEVA, SWITZERLAND, April 14, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Members of the International Aircraft Dealers Association (IADA) will gather in Geneva to acknowledge European aircraft resale transactions at the 2025 European Business Aviation …

Three Villarreal Houston Academy Players Selected for Prestigious Madrid Football Cup 2025

Villarreal Soccer Academy announces that three standout players from its 2012 teamhave been invited to compete in the prestigious Madrid Football Cup U-14 HOUSTON, TX, UNITED STATES, April 13, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Villarreal Houston …

Education Expert Exchange 2025 Set to Empower Education Professionals and Innovators

EEE 2025: Virtual conference July 16-17 for education professionals. Explore strategies and build your global network. CHICAGO, IL, UNITED STATES, April 13, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Actionable Innovations Global is pleased to announce the …

Global Leaders Convene in Istanbul for GSWY 2025: First Global Summit Advancing the UN Pact for the Future

A milestone gathering in Avcılar, Türkiye uniting global delegates to shape the future of international cooperation. WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, April 13, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- From April 7–11, 2025, more than 250 delegates from over 60 …

From Learner to Leader in Sea and Human Security: Loretta Dilu, Papua New Guinea

Loretta is an academic and researcher in Papua New Guinea. Specializing in strategic management, she has always sought to apply insights from her studies to make meaningful contributions to society. When she learned about the UNITAR training programme, …

A New Strategic Partnership for Goer Dynamics

Goer Dynamics acquires minority stake in Gryphon Audio Designs, expanding High-End Audio distribution in Asia and explores automotive opportunities. Today, Goer Dynamics, a global leader in acoustic systems and premium audio entertainment solutions, is …

UNITAR and Bank of Papua New Guinea’s Financial Intelligence Unit Partner to Strengthen AML/CFT/CPF Measures

11 April 2025, Geneva, Switzerland — The United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) and the Financial Analysis and Supervision Unit (FASU) of the Bank of Papua New Guinea (BPNG) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on 02 April …

Weaving Happiness: World Happiness Foundation and Jaipur Rugs Unite for Artisan Well-Being and Global Harmony

The goal is to create a regenerative loop where artisans, their families, and communities experience well-being from the inside out. MIAMI, FL, UNITED STATES, April 12, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In a powerful alliance rooted in purpose, the …

Statement from Britt Kulczycki, CEO of The ENER-G GROUP, on U.S. Tariffs

Statement from Britt Kulczycki, CEO of The ENER-G GROUP, on U.S. Tariffs and Their Impact on Global Equipment Supply and Client Relationships CALGARY, ALBERTA, CANADA, April 12, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As global economies grapple with rising …

SCDC Finalizes Contractual Agreement with SWECO Group to Advance Sustainable Developments

HOUSTON, TX, UNITED STATES, April 11, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- S.H.A.R.E. Community Development Corp (SCDC) is pleased to announce a contractual agreement with Sweco Finland, part of Sweco, Europe’s premier engineering and architecture …

The Salvation Army Emergency Disaster Services Expands Footprint Through Key April Events

Emergency Management and Volunteers Preparing for Lex250 and Boston Marathon presented by Bank of America BOSTON, MA, UNITED STATES, April 11, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Salvation Army Emergency Disaster Services (EDS) is expanding its …

FBSPL to Join Accelerate, Powered by NetVU 2025, as a Silver Corporate Partner

FBSPL joins Accelerate 2025 to showcase scalable insurance solutions and connect with leaders shaping the future of the industry. COLUMBUS, NY, UNITED STATES, April 11, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Connecting with the Insurance Industry at Its Most …

Political Thriller 'July 7: Who Killed The President Of Haiti' Secures Global Theatrical Distribution With GVN Releasing

Haitian Film Inks Historic Global Distribution Deal As The Very First Haitian Written & Directed Project Filmed In Haiti To Receive Worldwide Theatrical Debut MIAMI, FL, UNITED STATES, April 11, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- GVN Releasing …

Martin Valen Strengthens Ties with Hip Hop Community Through Dance Battle Sponsorship

European streetwear brand continues its cultural journey by supporting grassroots events and engaging directly with artists and audiences. HAMBURG, GERMANY, April 11, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Martin Valen, the European boutique fashion brand known for …

The Rise of Chinese Video Production: Kiwi Pear Studios Competes Globally

Kiwi Pear Studios leads global video production surge, blending cutting-edge tech with creative storytelling LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, April 11, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In recent years, China’s video production industry has seen …

Urgent Call to Reform Outdated Sexual Violence Laws in Latin America and the Caribbean

Outdated sexual violence laws in Latin America and the Caribbean are failing survivors. A new guide urges consent-based reforms to strengthen legal protections. BOGOTA, COLOMBIA, April 11, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Across Latin America and the …