As fears of a US downturn rattle markets, bankers, investors and policy makers are optimistic Latin American economies can withstand the turbulence
Category: Caribbean
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Bahamas says investors hungry for new issuance
Economic Affairs Minister Halkitis says the government will make a decision on raising debt when interest rates “seem right”
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Jamaica eschews new debt, eyes growth – minister
Official says debt consolidation remains top priority as economic turnaround notches new records
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Tether to buy control of Adecoagro
British Virgin Islands-based cryptocurrency firm to boost its interests in agribusiness, renewable power through equity deal
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Caribbean regional banks move to unlock liquidity
Region’s commercial banks have $6 bln in excess liquidity that could be tapped to stimulate growth, says CDB chief
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IDB Invest lends to Caribbean retailer
Retail arm of Trinidad & Tobago-based Massy Group borrows $150 mln to finance investments
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Aruba recovers investment grade from Fitch
Ratings agency, which cut Caribbean nation’s rating to junk in 2020, says debt is falling fast and foreign reserves are high
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JICA puts $1 bln into IDB fund
Initiative represents Japanese agency’s biggest private-sector fund for Latin America and the Caribbean
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CAF talks pricing for benchmark sterling issue
Latin American development bank expects to price new deal as early as Thursday, source says
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Prosus to buy Despegar
Amsterdam-based investment firm sees potential for expanding online travel agency in Latin America