International news round-up – July 21 - 25

 

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News you may have missed this week   25 July 2014 | Public Finance International Home | Contact us     NEWS ROUND-UP   US & Canada: IMF says US growth will be a ‘disappointing’ 1.7%, and more IMF says US growth will be a ‘disappointing’ 1.7%; Ukraine has not received Canadian aid promised months ago, ambassador says; Great Lakes cleanup efforts get new funding; and other stories from the US and Canada. Europe: France is among EU's biggest public spenders, and more France is among EU's biggest public spenders; Greek economy to grow by 0.7% after six years of recession; Europe’s debt wish places huge burden on central bank; and other stories from Europe. Latin America & Caribbean: Puerto Rico debt crisis headed for US-style bankruptcy resolution, and more Puerto Rico debt crisis headed for US-style bankruptcy resolution; improvement in Jamaica’s current account deficit; Brazil sells $3.5bn in first dollar bond this year; and other stories from Barbados and Mexico. Read more news ADVERTISEMENT   Ready for an MBA? Top up your CIPFA qualifications to an MBA – up to 80 credits exemption available. Study part time online with one of the UK’s leading University’s for online learning. Apply now, start September. OPINION/BLOG | FEATURES Click here to unsubscribe from this email