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Debt, fiscal path still divide lenders ahead of Washington Group meeting
EconomyProgrammeAll eyes will be on Friday’s meeting of the so-called Washington Group at the sidelines of the International Monetary Fund’s Spring Meetings, with Athens hoping that the gathering of some of its lenders will provide greater clarity about the upcoming programme exit.
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IMF raises forecast for primary surplus but differences with European lenders remain
EconomyMacroeconomyFollowing the publication of its macro estimates in the World Economic Outlook (WEO), the International Monetary Fund issued on Wednesday its latest fiscal estimates in the Fiscal Monitor, where the numbers for Greece for 2017 and 2018 were updated.
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Ahead of IMF Spring Meetings, questions remain about conclusion of programme
EconomyProgrammeAttention is due to turn to Washington this week in the hope that the discussions which take place at the sidelines of the International Monetary Fund’s Spring Meetings will provide some clarity on the conclusion of the Greek programme and what will follow.
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Athens presents growth plan outline as lenders continue to differ on debt relief
EconomyProgrammeA meeting of the Eurogroup Working Group (EWG) on Thursday gave the Greek government a first opportunity to hear feedback on its growth strategy and get an idea of the lenders’ thoughts on debt relief.
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Much ground to cover on prior actions despite privatisation progress
EconomyProgrammeThis week’s report in German newspaper Handelsblatt concerning some of the debt relief proposals that are being put together ahead of more discussions this month have rekindled interest in the subject in Greece despite progress in the fourth review still appearing limited.
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PM livens up ministers over fourth review as debt relief proposals are put together
EconomyProgrammePrime Minister Alexis Tsipras urged his ministers on Tuesday to concentrate on any tasks they have related to the fourth review, thereby ensuring that the government does not put at risk the timely conclusion of the third programme this summer.
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Strong interest as Greece issues first 52-week T-Bill in almost eight years
EconomyGreece took another step on Wednesday towards restoring its relationship with the markets and building its yield curve by issuing a 52-week treasury bill for the first time since April 2010.
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Eurogroup highlights tight schedule as differences over debt, fiscal measures brew
EconomyProgrammeThe main message to emerge from Monday’s Eurogroup was that Greece and its lenders are facing a tight schedule if they are to achieve their goal of completing the fourth review and settling the issues of debt relief and post-programme surveillance.
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Tight schedule ahead for Athens and lenders in build-up to MoU exit
EconomyProgrammeThe Greek government has denied that Athens and the institutions are considering extending the third programme, which ends in August.
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Rating agencies up Greece's scores, adding to positive outlook
EconomyThe latest round of rating activity for Greece by the three leading agencies left Greece with improved credit scores by all raters and sustained the positive outlook for the country’s prospects.