MercoPress. South Atlantic News Agency
Stories for October 29th 2019
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Tuesday, October 29th 2019 - 08:04 UTC
Germany and France laud outgoing ECB president Dragui for defending “the European dream”
French President Emmanuel Macron and German Chancellor Angela Merkel on Monday lauded Mario Draghi for defending “the European dream” in the face of opposition as he handed over a divided ECB to Christine Lagarde.
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Tuesday, October 29th 2019 - 07:51 UTC
“VIP packages to Britain” for illegal migrants include fake passport and lawyer
For up to US$50,000, Vietnamese migrants can get the “VIP package” to Britain - flight, a fake passport and even a lawyer - illegal, but billed as safer than cheaper overland routes by people smugglers who provide a menu of options for those trying to reach the UK.
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Tuesday, October 29th 2019 - 07:36 UTC
Brazil, expectations of new lows for inflation and interest rates
Brazilian inflation and interest rate expectations for next year have fallen to new lows, according to a central bank survey of economists published on Monday, strengthening the view that monetary policy will be loosened further in the months ahead.
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Tuesday, October 29th 2019 - 07:29 UTC
IMF and US congratulate president elect Fernandez
International Monetary Fund chief Kristalina Georgieva on Monday congratulated Alberto Fernandez, winner of Argentina's presidential elections, and vowed to work with his government to stabilize the economy.
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Tuesday, October 29th 2019 - 07:04 UTC
EU agrees to a three month Brexit; PM Johnson insists with a December election
The European Union agreed to a Brexit delay of up to three months on Monday, as Prime Minister Boris Johnson said he would push on with his bid to end Britain's political paralysis with an election on Dec 12.
