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Ahead of IMF Spring Meetings, questions remain about conclusion of programme Attention 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 A 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 This 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 Prime 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 Greece 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 The 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 The 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 The 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.
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Focus of discussion for lenders moves to debt relief, post-MoU framework The official conclusion of the third review on Friday means that the attention of the Greek government and its lenders has moved fully to the final few months of the programme and what will follow.
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Moody's upgrades rating to 'B3,' amid confidence about political outlook, economic prospects In an unexpected move on Wednesday night, Moody’s was the latest ratings agency to upgrade Greece’s credit worthiness by two notches, to ‘B3’ from the ‘Caa2.’ maintaining the positive outlook.