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A $21b debt plan in Denmark is leaving bankers confused

Bloomberg The biggest Nordic banks have voiced concerns over how Denmark’s debt office is handling sales of its shortest-dated securities. The debt office in Copenhagen, which is part of the central bank, recently added commercial paper to the list of securities it sells. But bankers at Danske and Nordea, among others, say the office has left them in the dark ...

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Russia slashes rate most in five years, signals more easing

Bloomberg The Bank of Russia cut interest rates by the most in five years and signaled another reduction is likely to help stimulate an economy heading toward a deep recession. The benchmark interest rate was cut 100 basis points to 4.5%, the lowest level since inflation-targeting began in late 2014, the central bank said in a statement. Policy makers warned ...

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Zimbabwe central bank to scrap motor fuel subsidy

Bloomberg Zimbabwe’s central bank plans to stop providing the foreign currency needed for fuel imports, handing the responsibility to private companies, reports said. The plan, which will end an effective subsidy, will take place as early as June 23 when a currency peg is removed and an auction system for foreign exchange is set to begin, the people said, asking ...

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