Tag: Treasury
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Argentina repays US credit line in win for Milei
Argentina clears a milestone by repaying the US credit line In a development that could reshape Argentina’s economic narrative, the government announced that it has repaid funds drawn from a $20 billion credit line with the previous U.S. administration. The repayment is being framed as a political and economic win for President Javier Milei, who…
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Hyperscale Data’s Bitcoin Treasury Near $75.5M: 498.46 BTC at 97.5% of Market Cap
Overview: A Bitcoin-Backed Balance Sheet in Focus Hyperscale Data, Inc. (NYSE American: GPUS) has positioned its cash strategy squarely around Bitcoin, revealing a treasury that currently sits at 498.4633 BTC and a market capitalization that, as of the latest figures, places the Bitcoin holdings at roughly 97.5% of the company’s overall value. The firm disclosed…
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Treasury to lead reform: Australia’s oligopolies and the case for a reinvigorated economy
Introduction: A call for decisive Treasury-led reform A fresh policy voice is urging Canberra to reimagine how Australia’s economy grows. The Policy Institute Australia (PIA) argues that the Department of the Treasury should assume a more proactive role in steering a national program aimed at rebuilding productivity, competition, and resilience. The proposal centers on using…
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Treasury to Lead Australia’s Economic Overhaul, Says New Think Tank
Policy Institute Australia Lands Bold Call for Treasury-led Economic Renewal A new public policy think tank, Policy Institute Australia (PIA), has issued a striking proposal: empower the Department of the Treasury in Canberra to spearhead an ambitious national program aimed at reinvigorating Australia’s economy. The suggestion comes amid ongoing concerns about the country’s productivity, innovation,…
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Treasury must lead a national program to revitalize Australia’s economy, says new think tank
A bold prescription for Australia’s economic revival A new public policy think tank, Policy Institute Australia (PIA), argues that the time has come for the Department of Treasury in Canberra to assume a more assertive, strategic role in steering the nation’s economic future. In its latest policy brief, PIA outlines a plan to fund, coordinate,…
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A Make-or-Break Budget: Inside the Treasury Before Labour’s Crucial Day
Introduction: The pressure cooker before a pivotal budget Every budget cycle is a test of nerves for policymakers, but when a party beyond the current administration faces the Treasury on the eve of a crucial budget day, the stakes rise markedly. The upcoming Labour budget represents not just a fiscal statement, but a political signal…
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A Make-or-Break Budget: Inside the Treasury Ahead of Labour’s Crucial Day
Introduction: The high-stakes moment Every budget is a test case in political leadership, but few moments feel as taut as the run-up to a party’s key budget day. In the corridors of the Treasury, a delicate balance exists between fiscal prudence and political signalling. For Labour, the upcoming budget represents not just a ledger of…
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Budget Aid Dominates Ethiopia’s ODA, Treasury Sees Minimal Flow
Overview: A Tale of Two Flows in Ethiopia’s Development Aid The Ethiopian Ministry of Finance recently disclosed a striking feature of the country’s Official Development Assistance (ODA) for the 2023/24 fiscal year: only 15 percent of government-to-government aid was disbursed through the national treasury. This statistic underscores a widening gap between the channels through which…
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Budget Aid Dominates Ethiopia’s ODA: Treasury Sees Minimal Flow
Overview: A Shift in How Aid Reaches Ethiopia’s Budget The Ethiopian Ministry of Finance disclosed a striking statistic for the 2023/24 fiscal year: just 15 percent of Official Development Assistance (ODA) from government-to-government agreements was disbursed through the national treasury. This finding highlights a growing trend where a sizable share of aid bypasses the treasury,…
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Trump Says He’d ‘Love to Fire’ Powell, Renewing Attacks on Fed Chair
Trump Intensifies Criticism of the Federal Reserve In a new volley of remarks on the economy, former President Donald Trump reiterated his stance against Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, saying he would “love to fire” Powell and calling for changes in how the central bank manages interest rates. The comments, made amid broader talk about…