Calum Rutter

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Canadian budget raises taxes on wealthiest but increases deficit

Proposals in Canada’s latest budget will grow its deficit by over $10bn (£5.9bn) over the next few... Read more
World Bank:Vietnam set for gradual recovery if it commits to investment

Vietnam could cement economic growth for the long term through infrastructure projects, the World... Read more
New Zealand economy can ‘effectively weather shocks’ – Moody’s

Ratings agency Moody’s has kept its judgement of the New Zealand government’s creditworthiness at... Read more
IMF upgrades world growth forecast but warns ‘there is plenty to worry about’

Despite boosting its outlook on the global economy slightly, the International Monetary Fund warned... Read more
Debt deals for Sri Lanka and Ghana appear to stutter

Restructuring efforts for two struggling countries’ debts have hit snags as deals with private... Read more
Uruguay fiscal rule boosts credibility

A fiscal rule is making Uruguay’s public finances more credible, but it might fall short of... Read more
Zambia government and bondholders agree restructuring deal

Zambia has moved a step closer to exiting its years-long default after agreeing a restructure deal... Read more
World Bank calls for school spending in Laos after education spending halves

Public spending on education in Laos has halved in the past decade, leading to the World Bank... Read more
Euro finance ministers look to 2025

Finance ministers have agreed that cutting deficits in the euro area should remain the priority... Read more
Colombia secures $1.2bn of loans to fund development, equality and peace efforts

Three loans will finance Colombia’s programme of social and development reforms, with policies... Read more

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