Beijing is emerging as a new heavyweight in providing emergency funds to debt-ridden countries, catching up to the I.M.F. as a lender of last resort.
Tag: Credit and Debt
Meet the Xi Jinping Loyalist Now Overseeing China’s Economy
He Lifeng’s long career in government has spanned the extremes of China’s approach, from the early embrace of small business in the 1980s to today’s tighter state control.
Biden’s World Bank Pick Looks to Link Climate and Development Goals
Ajay Banga will begin a monthlong “global listening tour” to drum up support for his nomination to be the bank’s next president.
Ecuador Moves to Expand Drilling in the Amazon
A novel idea to leave the country’s vast oil reserves in the ground fizzled for lack of international support. Now, struggling under painful debt, the government wants to expand drilling in the rainforest.
Rishi Sunak Will Face Difficult Economic Tests Immediately
As prime minister, Mr. Sunak will face a vastly different economic backdrop to the one he experienced as finance minister.
Rishi Sunak will face difficult economic tests immediately.
As prime minister, Mr. Sunak will face a vastly different economic backdrop to the one he experienced as finance minister.
20 Nations at High Risk From Global Warming Might Halt Debt Payments
The countries want their collective $685 billion in debts forgiven so the money can be invested in climate projects.
Kwasi Kwarteng Is Fired as U.K. Finance Minister
Kwasi Kwarteng, the chancellor of the Exchequer, was under pressure to reverse his fiscal plan after it rattled markets and prompted an open backlash among politicians.
Kwasi Kwarteng, Top U.K. Finance Official, Cuts U.S. Trip Short
Kwasi Kwarteng, the chancellor of the Exchequer, is under pressure to reverse his fiscal plan after it rattled markets and prompted an open backlash among politicians.
Amid Turmoil, Can Truss Afford to Hold on to Tax-Cutting Plan?
Prime Minister Liz Truss and her chancellor of the Exchequer, Kwasi Kwarteng, say they are holding steady on their plans, but experts believe concessions are inevitable.