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Argentina settles U.S. Treasury swap obligation in full

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MENA Newswire, BUENOS AIRES: Argentina has repaid the United States $2.5 billion that it drew under a short term currency swap credit line from the U.S. Treasury, completing the repayment by the end of December 2025, according to statements from U.S. and Argentine authorities. The repayment closes out Argentina’s use of......
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Bank of Japan lifts rates to highest level in 30 years

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TOKYO, December 20, 2025: The Bank of Japan on Friday raised its benchmark interest rate to the highest level in three decades, marking another milestone in its gradual departure from ultra-loose monetary policy. The central bank lifted its short-term policy rate by 25 basis points to 0.75 percent, the highest since......