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Brazil's election campaign: Both the main presidential candidates are gaining allies, The Economist, 20 Jun 2002 Uruguay lifts limits on peso trading to assist economy, New York Times, 21 Jun 2002 (free - registration req'd) (follow this link to an IMF press statement on Jun 18th, including comments by IMF's Aninat) Business outlook for Brazil -- Tight money strangles a recovery, BusinessWeek, 18-24 Jun 2002 (follow this link to an IMF press statement on Jun 18th, including comments by IMF's Krueger) Brazil tries to fight 'wave of anxiety' on economy, New York Times, 14 Jun 2002 (free - registration req'd) Will Brazil be forced to default if the opposition win October's presidential poll?, The Economist, 13 Jun 2002 Argentine ex-minister Cavallo freed after jailing on arms sale charges, New York Times, 8 Jun 2002 (free - registration req'd) Argentina's troubles have hit its small neighbor Uruguay�whose president hit back, The Economist, 6 Jun 2002 Can Turkey's leaderless government survive?: The prime minister is too ill to run the country, but..., The Economist, 6 Jun 2002 Data graphic: Inflation rates in selected emerging markets, The Economist, 6 Jun 2002 Argentina, IMF to begin aid discussions next week, Fund says, Bloomberg News, 6 Jun 2002 (follow this link to the transcript of a press briefing by IMF's Dawson) Argentina bank freeze partly lifted, BBC News, 1 Jun 2002 East Timor -- Oil under troubled waters: Independence brought hope, but oil will bring money, Fortune, 31 May-10 June 2002 Argentina's collapse: Scraping through the great depression -- Its new poor scrabble to survive, The Economist, 31 May 2002 Hit by Argentine crisis, Uruguay to get new IMF aid, Int'l Herald Tribune (with NYTimes and WashPost), 30 May 2002 (follow this link to a press statement by IMF's Kohler on May 28th) Portfolio: The reform of Wall Street analysts, The Economist, 21 May 2002 Portfolio: Why better numbers from companies really matter, BusinessWeek, 21-27 May 2002 Data graphic: Emerging stockmarkets, The Economist, 18 May 2002 Argentina passes bankruptcy law, BBC News, 16 May 2002 (fol-low this link to the transcript of a press briefing by IMF's Dawson) Argentine foundation keeps crumbling, New York Times, 14 May 2002 (free - registration req'd) Portfolio: The overhaul Wall Street really needs, BusinessWeek, 14-20 May 2002 Portfolio: Trust is the key to open financial markets, by David Blitzer, Financial Times, 13 May 2002 Data graphic: Stability index -- Selected emerging markets, The Economist, 9 May 2002 Argentina shakes, Uruguay rattles: Uruguay appears to be the only South American nation that is being taken under by its neighbor's troubles, New York Times, 8 May 2002 (free - registration req'd) Portfolio: How analysts' pay packets got so fat, BusinessWeek, 7-13 May 2002; and Requiem for an honorable profession on Wall Street, New York Times, 5 May 2002 (free - registration req'd) Portfolio: You might get some of it back: If you think a broker's tainted advice cost you, here's what you can do, BusinessWeek, 7-13 May 2002 Growing crisis leaves Argentines feeling helpless, Washington Post, 3 May 2002 (follow this link to the transcript of a press briefing by IMF's Dawson on Apr 30th) US giant pension fund's staff to urge fund to resume investment in 'blacklisted' emerging market, Los Angeles Times, 2 May 2002 Data graphic: Private capital flows to emerging markets, The Economist, 2 May 2002 Portfolio: Bear's market -- Russian equities are hot, but much of the action is abroad, Forbes, 30 Apr-13 May 2002 Portfolio: The crisis in corporate governance -- Analysts, Business Week, 30 Apr-6 May 2002 Argentina's banks, exchange houses open; peso rises, Bloomberg News, 29 Apr 2002 Banks reopen as Argentina names new economy chief, Financial Times, 26 Apr 2002 Argentina president in crisis talks after economy minister resigns, BBC News, 24 Apr 2002 Argentine president unveils crisis legislation, New York Times, 23 Apr 2002 (free - registration req'd) Argentina: Sympathy, but no cash, The Economist, 23 Apr 2002 Portfolio: Emerging markets -- No longer down and out, Business Week, 23-29 Apr 2002 Bank holiday and creditors add to crisis in Argentina, New York Times, 22 Apr 2002 (free - registration req'd) Portfolio: Analysts' notes -- Research that is not pure, Financial Times, 21 Apr 2002 IMF offers no immediate relief to Argentina, but will discuss aid terms, Agence France-Presse with Yahoo! Finance, 21 Apr 2002 Portfolio: First quarter results -- A burst in emerging markets, Int'l Herald Tribune (with NYTimes and WashPost), 20 Apr 2002; and Emerging markets take wing, BusinessWeek, 30 Apr- 6 May 2002 Argentina closes banks indefinitely to block deposits, Bloomberg News, 19 Apr 2002 (follow this link to the statement by the IMF mission to Argentina on Apr 17th) Portfolio: The place to be is South Korea, by James Glassman, Int'l Herald Tribune (with NYTimes and WashPost), 13 Apr 2002 Argentina's big-name, high-dollar advocates, Washington Post, 11 Apr 2002 (follow this link to the transcript of a press briefing by IMF's Dawson on Apr 12th) Former economic chief Cavallo is indicted in Argentina, New York Times, 11 Apr 2002 (free - registration req'd) Argentina's corruption: Enter the scapegoat, The Economist, 11 Apr 2002 Argentina: Foreign banks may head for the exits, BusinessWeek, 9-15 Apr 2002 (follow this link to the introductory remarks at the press briefing in Buenos Aires by the head of the IMF mission to Argentina on Apr 10th) Portfolio: Emerging markets spring to life, Financial Times, 8 Apr 2002 (follow this link to Emerging markets back in vogue, FT Investor, 4 Apr 2002) Uruguay's battle not to be Argentina, The Economist, 4 Apr 2002 Former Argentine economy chief Cavallo arrested, Washington Post, 4 Apr 2002 Argentina pleads for new aid, BBC News, 2 Apr 2002 (follow this link to the transcript of a press briefing by IMF's Anne Krueger in Moscow, with a comment on Argentina, on Mar 21st) In Argentina, foreign banks in the hot seat, New York Times with International Herald Tribune, 30 Mar 2002 Argentina seen considering changes to exchange rate, Reuters with Financial Times, 28 Mar 2002 (follow this link to the transcript of a press briefing by IMF's Dawson) Argentine riot police guard banks as thousands stand in lines for dollars, Bloomberg News, 26 Mar 2002 Peso down steeply, Argentines strengthen currency curbs, New York Times, 26 Mar 2002 (free - registration req'd) Argentina fights to save its falling currency, Financial Times, 25 Mar 2002 IMF to restart Argentine talks in April, Financial Times, 22 Mar 2002 Argentina can't meet IMF demands as mission ends, Reuters with Financial Times, 16 Mar 2002 (follow this link to the statement of the IMF mission to Argentina on Mar 15th) Argentina peso gains on forced dollar sales, Bloomberg News, 15 Mar 2002 Argentina fails to end IMF logjam, Financial Times, 12 Mar 2002 Argentina pleads for loans, Reuters with Financial Times, 10 Mar 2002 Argentines lose confidence in banks: Depositors angered by curbs placed on withdrawals during economic crisis, Washington Post, 8 Mar 2002 Duhalde's survival struggle: Approval of the budget has given the president a breathing-space; now for the IMF, The Economist, 7 Mar 2002 Argentina's senate approves 2002 budget, Financial Times, 6 Mar 2002 Argentina launches export tax as IMF team arrives, Financial Times, 5 Mar 2002 (follow this link to the IMF statement on Mar 4th sending a mission to Argentina) Emerging markets: Time to shape up; a giant US pension fund sets tough new standards, BusinessWeek, 5-11 Mar 2002 (includes a link to the complete report at the fund's site) IMF, Argentina to hold talks on loan package: Negotiations to begin after two-month standoff, Washington Post, 1 Mar 2002 (follow this link to the transcript of a press briefing by IMF's Dawson on Feb 28th) US more wary on bailouts abroad, New York Times, 1 Mar 2002 (free - registration req'd) Argentine congress moves toward budget approval, Financial Times, 1 Mar 2002 When politics gets personal: Frustrated Argentines make daily life difficult for public officials, Washington Post, 27 Feb 2002 Argentine government says it can't pay its workers, New York Times, 26 Feb 2002 (free - registration req'd) Argentina plans windfall tax on privatized groups, Financial Times, 25 Feb 2002 In Argentina, IMF impasse heightens fear on economy, New York Times, 23 Feb 2002 (free - registration req'd) Argentines' love of dollar is key to economic fortune, Financial Times, 20 Feb 2002 In Argentina, going without: International suppliers cut shipments after default, Washington Post, 19 Feb 2002 Argentina seeks to cut patronage from diet, New York Times, 18 Feb 2002 (free - registration req'd) Argentina urges EU to increase farm import quotas, Financial Times, 17 Feb 2002 Argentina to renegotiate with foreign utilities, Financial Times, 14 Feb 2002 (follow these links to the statement by IMF's Kohler and the transcript of a press briefing by IMF's Dawson) Peso float buys time in Argentina, Financial Times, 12 Feb 2002 Argentina lets peso float: Feared plunge fails to occur despite long lines at exchanges, Washington Post, 12 Feb 2002 Ban lifted, Argentines rush at chance to shed pesos, New York Times, 12 Feb 2002 (free - registration req'd) Argentina's central bank intervenes to stabilise peso, Financial Times, 11 Feb 2002 Argentines told to brace for free-floating peso: Move to lift economy could trigger drop, Washington Post, 11 Feb 2002 Argentina ready to ask IMF to assist economy, Financial Times, 9 Feb 2002 Argentine urges political reform: Duhalde tries to mollify protesters amid economic crisis, Washington Post, 9 Feb 2002 Argentina to start talks with IMF, Reuters with Financial Times, 8 Feb 2002 (follow this link to the brief statement by IMF's Kohler) IMF's stony silence on austerity plans worries Argentina, Washington Post, 7 Feb 2002 Argentina impatient for aid as IMF urges reform, Reuters with Financial Times, 7 Feb 2002 Argentine government proposes tight budget, Washington Post, 6 Feb 2002 (follow this link to a statement by US Treasury's Taylor at a congressional hearing) Turmoil grows as Argentine fiscal crisis deepens, New York Times, 5 Feb 2002 (free - registration req'd) Argentina offers economic plan, hoping to sidestep court, New York Times, 4 Feb 2002 (free - registration req'd) Argentina unveils sweeping new economic plan, Financial Times, 3 Feb 2002 An elite cast debates poverty: O'Neill, Bono, Gates discuss aid plans at NY forum, Washington Post, 3 Feb 2002 Argentina hit by fresh crisis after supreme court ruling, Financial Times, 2 Feb 2002 (follow this link to the transcript of a press briefing by IMF's Thomas Dawson on Jan 31st) << Previous Next >> Copyright 2001-2003 Leonardo L. 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