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PRESS DIGEST-British Business - October 16
Oct 16 (Reuters) - The following are the top stories on the business pages of British newspapers. Reuters has not verified these stories and does not vouch for their accuracy.The Times- Norwegian energy company Equinor EQNR.OL, which is seeking permission to drill at Britain's biggest untapped o...Reuters
Thu, Oct 16
US, China still committed to global debt efforts, IMF strategy chief says
IMF sees progress on sovereign debt restructurings, bonded debtNon-bonded debt has been a 'laggard,' IMF strategy chief says Transparency is a shared concern, growing interest in debtor disclosuresBy Andrea Shalal and Karin Strohecker WASHINGTON, Oct 15 (Reuters) - Top U.S. and Chinese of...Reuters
Wed, Oct 15
Tunisia seeks new direct financing to the treasury of $3.7 billion from central bank
By Tarek AmaraTUNIS, Oct 15 (Reuters) - The Tunisian government will request again in 2026 exceptional direct funding from the central bank up to $3.7 billion, the budget bill seen by Reuters showed on Wednesday, in a move aimed at filling the fiscal deficit, given the scarcity of external financing...Reuters
Wed, Oct 15
Argentina hopes to finalize US $20 billion swap line before midterm vote
By Sarah MorlandOct 15 (Reuters) - Argentina's Economy Minister Luis Caputo said he hopes to "very soon" execute a framework that will contain the terms of a $20 billion currency swap the U.S. recently agreed with Argentina's central bank, ideally before this month's midterm elec...Reuters
Wed, Oct 15
US economic activity little changed, employment stable in recent weeks, Fed says
Beige Book shows businesses reducing headcountEconomic activity varied by district, unchanged overallReport comes two weeks ahead of next Fed policy meetingBy Ann Saphir Oct 15 (Reuters) - U.S. economic activity was little changed and employment was largely stable in recent weeks, the Federal Res...Reuters
Wed, Oct 15
US retail sales likely rose in September; higher-income consumers drive growth
Retail sales excluding autos rose 0.5% in September, Chicago Fed estimatesHigher-income households drive sales growth amid economic uncertaintyMiddle- and lower-income consumers face financial strain, seek discountsBy Lucia Mutikani WASHINGTON, Oct 15 (Reuters) - U.S. retail sales excluding motor...Reuters
Wed, Oct 15
What to Watch in the Day Ahead - Thursday, October 16
A raft of Federal Reserve officials are scheduled to speak at various events. Federal Reserve Vice Chair for Supervision Michelle Bowman will speak virtually before the 2025 Federal Reserve Stress Testing Research Conference hosted by the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston (1000/1400). Separately, Fed B...Reuters
Wed, Oct 15
US economic activity little changed, employment stable in recent weeks, Fed says
Beige Book shows businesses reducing headcountEconomic activity varied by district, unchanged overallReport comes two weeks ahead of next Fed policy meetingOct 15 (Reuters) - U.S. economic activity was little changed and employment was largely stable in recent weeks even as more businesses reported ...Reuters
Wed, Oct 15
