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Ghana cabinet approves $1 bln Eurobond for July - fin min
ReutersACCRA, May 23 (Reuters) - Ghana's cabinet has approved a Eurobond issue of up to $1 billion which is tentatively scheduled for July, Finance Minister Seth Terkper said on Thursday. "Based on anticipated market conditions and financing needs, a...Tags: Citigroup Incorporated
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Africa's hot bond market could overheat as U.S. funds pile in
ReutersBy Tim McLaughlin BOSTON, May 22 (Reuters) - U.S. investors searching desperately for higher yields are piling into Africa's emerging bond markets but may not be getting paid enough for the chaos and uncertainty still stalking sub-Saharan countries, some...Tags: Nigeria, Mutual Funds, JPMorgan Chase & Co., Eaton Vance Corporation, Economy, Business and Finance
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Deals of the day -- mergers and acquisitions
Reuters(Adds Sprint Nextel, Dish Network, DBS Group, France Telecom, Natixis, Alere Inc, EDF and others) May 21 (Reuters) - The following bids, mergers, acquisitions and disposals were reported by 2000 GMT on Tuesday: ** Sprint Nextel Corp said its Japanese...Tags: Citigroup Incorporated, Chevron Corportion, Private Equity, Verizon Wireless, Economy, Business and Finance
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Ghana hopes to shield economy from African oil curse
Reuters* Economists cite risks of fiscal laxity, Dutch disease * Nigeria saw agricultural sector ravaged, corruption soar * Ghana wants to increase investment in cocoa sector * Ghana has strong democratic institutions, oil wealth funds By Matthew Mpoke...Tags: Nigeria, Government, Religion and Belief, U.S. Congress, Conservation
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'Britain's Obama' urges stronger economic ties with West Africa
Associated PressACCRA, Ghana (AP) — A rising star in Britain's Labour Party, described by some as the "British Barack Obama," Chuka Umunna urged the United Kingdom to more aggressively forge ties with West Africa's fast-growing economies. During a trade mission to...Tags: Barack Obama, Labour Party (UK), Nigeria, Wikimedia Foundation, Inc., Africa
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Ghana plans "up to $1 billion" Eurobond in 2013: vice president
ReutersACCRA (Reuters) - Ghana plans to issue a Eurobond worth up to $1 billion to refinance existing debt, the vice-president of the oil- and cocoa-producing West African nation told Reuters on Wednesday. "We are looking at the best conditions including... -
Ghana plans up to $1 billion Eurobond in 2013: vice president
ReutersACCRA (Reuters) - Ghana plans to issue a Eurobond worth up to $1 billion to refinance existing debt and fund infrastructure projects, its vice president said on Wednesday. Kwesi Amissah-Arthur told Reuters some of the funds will be used to restructure...Tags: Economy, Business and Finance, Finance
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Exclusive: Ghana plans up to $1 billion Eurobond in 2013
ReutersACCRA (Reuters) - Ghana plans a Eurobond worth up to $1 billion to refinance debt and fund infrastructure projects, its vice president said, adding to the list of developing countries tapping yield-hungry investors to bolster their economies. "We are...Tags: Credit and Debt, Nigeria, Mutual Funds, Economy, Business and Finance, Government Debt
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Narrow base cools economic impact of hot Ghana bourse
Reuters* SME's seen wary of increased scrutiny if they list * Govt seen reluctant to release stake in key firms * Ghana bourse in middle of African pack By Matthew Mpoke Bigg and Kwasi Kpodo ACCRA, May 14 (Reuters) - Ghana's bourse is up more than 50 percent...Tags: Agriculture, Mutual Funds, Government, Economy, Business and Finance, Financial Markets
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IMF trims sub-Saharan Africa growth outlook to 5.7 pct in 2014
ReutersACCRA, May 14 (Reuters) - The IMF on Tuesday trimmed its growth outlook for sub-Saharan Africa to 5.4 percent in 2013 and 5.7 percent in 2014 but said economic activity was being supported by rising investment and booming extractive industries. The IMF...Tags: Africa, International Organizations, Politics
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CORRECTED-IMF sees growth of 5.7 pct in sub-Saharan Africa in 2014
Reuters(Corrects to clarify growth forecast has not been trimmed) ACCRA, May 14 (Reuters) - The IMF on Tuesday forecast economic growth of 5.4 percent in 2013 and 5.7 percent in 2014 for the economies of sub-Saharan Africa on the back of rising investment and...Tags: Africa, Weather, International Organizations, Politics, Weather Reports
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IMF sees sub-Saharan Africa growth at 5.7 percent in 2014
ReutersACCRA (Reuters) - The IMF on Tuesday forecast economic growth of 5.4 percent in 2013 and 5.7 percent in 2014 for the economies of sub-Saharan Africa on the back of rising investment and booming extractive industries. "Sub-Saharan Africa will be among the...Tags: Africa, International Organizations, Weather, International Monetary Fund, Money and Monetary Policy
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