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IMF officials to visit Buenos Aires as new program planned
By Lucinda ElliottJan 19 (Reuters) - Kristalina Georgieva, managing director of the International Monetary Fund, said on Sunday that a team of officials would travel to Buenos Aires this week as talks over a new loan program continue. President Javier Milei's government is seeking a new loan this ye...Reuters
Sun, Jan 19
Biden to sign order to prioritize distressed 'left-behind communities'
By David ShepardsonWASHINGTON, Jan 19 (Reuters) - Outgoing U.S. President Joe Biden will sign an executive order on Sunday aimed at prioritizing government resources to help economically distressed American communities - a day before he leaves the White House.Biden's order is targeting so-called "Le...Reuters
Sun, Jan 19
Canada cabinet minister Gould says she is running to replace Trudeau
OTTAWA, Jan 18 (Reuters) - Canadian cabinet minister Karina Gould on Saturday said she would take part in the contest to replace Prime Minister Justin Trudeau as leader of the ruling Liberal Party.Gould, 37, becomes the third serious candidate to announce their candidacy. She is currently the Libera...Reuters
Sat, Jan 18
NY Mayor Adams says he had productive meeting with Trump at Mar-a-Lago
By Nathan Layne WEST PALM BEACH, Florida, Jan 17 (Reuters) - Democratic New York Mayor Eric Adams said he had a "productive" meeting with Republican President-elect Donald Trump in Florida on Friday, including a discussion about how the federal government can help improve the lives of the city's ...Reuters
Fri, Jan 17
UPDATE 3-Oil output, exports drove Guyana economy's growth of 43.6% in 2024
Oil output increased to 616,000 bpd from 391,000 bpd Oil revenue rose to $2.57 billion, including crude sales, royaltiesEconomy expected to expand 10.6% this yearAdds budget amount in paragraph 5, growth expected for 2025 in paragraphs 6-7By Kemol King and Marianna Parraga GEORGETOWN, Jan 17 (Reu...Reuters
Fri, Jan 17
UPDATE 1-US Treasury to launch measures to avoid debt limit breach on Tuesday
Yellen says in letter Treasury to reach debt ceiling on TuesdayTreasury to dip into two government employee benefit fundsTrump's Treasury pick Bessent says debt ceiling 'nuanced'Yellen urges Congress to protect US ability to pay debtsAdds details on borrowings and debt measures, paragraphs 4-6, Trum...Reuters
Fri, Jan 17
US will hit debt limit on Tuesday, Yellen says in letter
WASHINGTON, Jan 17 (Reuters) - U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said that the government would reach its statutory borrowing limit on Tuesday and would begin employing "extraordinary measures" to keep from breaching the cap and triggering a potential catastrophic default. Yellen, in a letter ...Reuters
Fri, Jan 17
UPDATE 1-CBO sees US 2025 deficit flat at $1.9 trln before any Trump tax changes
CBO data shows revenue gains from GDP benchmark revisionsEstimates are based on current law, assume Trump tax cuts expireCBO director sees only mild impact on economy if taxes riseClean energy subsidy costs estimated at $825 bln over 10 yearsAdds comments from CBO director on revenues, growth, clean...Reuters
Fri, Jan 17
TREASURIES-US yields edge higher after upbeat data, ahead of Trump inauguration
US two-year, 10-year yields post biggest weekly drop in 7 weeksUS two-year, 10-year yields hit two-week lowsUS rate futures price in nearly 40 bps of easing in 2025US 2/10 Treasury yield curve bear flattensAdds comment, graphic; updates pricesBy Gertrude Chavez-Dreyfuss NEW YORK, Jan 17 (Reuters)...Reuters
Fri, Jan 17
