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IMF supports move to negative rates by some central banks

The International Monetary Fund said on Sunday that a move to negative rates by some of the world's central banks would help deliver extra monetary stimulus and ease lending conditions. Six of the world's central banks have introduced negative rates, most notably the Bank of Japan and the European Central Bank, and around a quarter of the world economy by output is now experiencing official rates that are less than zero.

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Foxconn seals $3.5 billion takeover of Sharp as executives seek to shake off doubts

By Makiko Yamazaki SAKAI, Japan (Reuters) – Foxconn and Sharp Corp on Saturday formally signed a long-awaited deal that would see the Taiwan firm take control of the Japanese display maker, as executives sought to dispel lingering doubts over whether Sharp …

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Britain says government contracts must consider local steel firms

Britain said on Sunday that all public sector contracts that involve steel supplies must specifically consider UK steel companies as part of plans to find a long-term solution for the country's steel industry. The government is looking for ways to support domestic steel producers after India's Tata Steel put its British plants…

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Greece demands IMF explanation over leaked debt transcript

By Lefteris Papadimas ATHENS (Reuters) – Greece demanded an explanation from the International Monetary Fund on Saturday after an apparent leaked transcript suggested the IMF may threaten to pull out of the country's bailout as a tactic to force European lenders to more offer debt relief. EU/IMF lenders will resume talks in Athens on Greece's…

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