In a statement German Finance Minister Christian Lindner said, it was impossible to say how much it would cost to rebuild Ukraine. “The Ukrainian side doesn’t talk a lot about reconstruction. The priority is stopping the war, the priority is… Read More ›
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Sri Lanka in early debt refinancing talks with China
On Tuesday, a spokesman for Sri Lanka’s cabinet said, Sri Lanka has started negotiations with China on refinancing its debt as it struggles to manage its worst financial crisis in decades. “Now since the IMF is willing engage with Sri… Read More ›
Current physical damage in Ukraine stands at $60B: World Bank President
In a statement, David Malpass, the president of the World Bank said, physical damage to buildings and infrastructure in Ukraine as a result of the war has touched roughly $60 billion and is set to rise further since the Biden… Read More ›
G7 finance ministers pledge 24 billion for 2022 and beyond to Ukraine
Finance ministers from the Group of 7 wealthy countries said, together they have pledged additional support to Ukraine in excess of $24 billion for 2022 and beyond; they also said, they were prepared to do more as and when required…. Read More ›
Sri Lanka approaches IMF & World Bank for bridging loans
On Tuesday, in a statement Sri Lanka’s Finance Minister said, Sri Lanka has approached the International Monetary Fund (IMF) for rapid financial assistance. The island nation has been embroiled in a deep financial crisis midst allegation of gross mismanagement of… Read More ›
Sanctions need to safeguard EU’s economic interest
With Western countries rolling out new sanctions against Russia midst the roll out of horrifying images of war crimes in the Ukrainian city of Bucha, it has become clear that their easiest sanction options have now been exhausted; there are… Read More ›
Economic sanctions on Russia will dilute USD dominance in global trade: IMF
In a significant development, Gita Gopinath, the IMF’s First Deputy Managing Director, said, Western sanctions against Russia threaten to gradually dilute the dominance of the U.S. dollar and is likely to result in a fragmented international monetary system. “The dollar… Read More ›
Crude oil prices rise after Saudi price hike
Oil prices have risen by more than $1 dollar after Saudi Arabia raised prices for its crude oil sold to the United States and Asia. Brent crude futures for February gained $1.69 to $71.57 a barrel while U.S. West Texas… Read More ›
Lebanon’s central bank under forensic audit: Lebanese President Michel Aoun
On Thursday, in a tweet, Lebanese President Michel Aoun said, Alvarez & Marsal has begun a forensic audit of the Lebanon’s central bank. The tweet indicates a fresh thrust for Lebanon in its efforts to secure foreign aid midst a… Read More ›
Turkmenistan to build new city from scratch
On Tuesday, Turkmenistan stated, it will be importing equipment and materials worth $1.5 billion to build a new city from scratch. The project in the gas-rich Central Asian country is overseen by its President, Kurbanguly Berdymukhamedov’s son. The move is… Read More ›