Romania gets 2 bn euro IMF standby aid
The International Monetary Fund approved Friday a standby loan of nearly two billion euros ($2.7 billion) to match a backup loan of the same size requested from the EU.
Spain to stick to austerity path in 2014 budget
Spain will stick to its path of austerity in 2014 with the government due to approve its draft budget for the year on Friday, subjecting pensioners and public workers to more cutbacks despite a slowly improving economy.
Fitch Ratings on oil production at Kashagan
The onset of production is one reason we expect Kazakhstan's economic growth rate to recover after a slight slowdown in 2012: Fitch Ratings.
16 September 2013
Bailouts still key issue as eurozone finance ministers meet
Eurozone finance ministers meet in calmer times Friday but still need to ensure bailed-out member states meet their targets amid growing speculation some will need more help to get back on track.
13 September 2013
US bailout 5 years ago avoided catastrophe: Treasury
The US Treasury said Wednesday the government's massive response to the economic crisis five years ago paid off, avoiding a catastrophic breakdown of the financial system.