Stories for April 24th 2003

Thursday, April 24th 2003 - 21:00 UTC

IMF support for Uruguay's debt restructuring program

International Monetary Fund officials have openly supported Uruguay's economic program and the voluntary exchange program currently under consideration by creditors.

Thursday, April 24th 2003 - 21:00 UTC

Argentine economy picking up

During February economic activity in Argentina increased 5,8% over a year ago and 1,8% over January according to the latest release from the National Census and Statistics Institute, INDEC. Similarly the first two months of 2003 showed a 5% recovery over the same period in 2002.

Thursday, April 24th 2003 - 21:00 UTC

Greenspan accepts a fifth term

Alan Greenspan said he would accept a fifth term as chairman of the Federal Reserve, the world's most influential central bank. Mr. Greenspan's comments, in a short statement, follow President George W. Bush public recommendation that he stay on the job for a fifth term.