Standard & Poor's credit rating for Uzbekistan stands at BB- with stable outlook. Moody's credit rating for Uzbekistan was last set at B1 with stable outlook. Fitch's credit rating for Uzbekistan was last reported at BB- with stable outlook. In general, a credit rating is used by sovereign wealth funds, pension funds and other investors to gauge the credit worthiness of Uzbekistan thus having a big impact on the country's borrowing costs. This page includes the government debt credit rating for Uzbekistan as reported by major credit rating agencies.

Uzbekistan recorded 1775 Coronavirus Recovered since the epidemic began, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). In addition, Uzbekistan reported 10 Coronavirus Deaths. This page includes a chart with historical data for Uzbekistan Coronavirus Recovered.

Consumer Credit in Ecuador increased to 27915 USD Million in February from 27621.20 USD Million in January of 2020. Consumer Credit in Ecuador averaged 13756.56 USD Million from 2007 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 27915 USD Million in February of 2020 and a record low of 4925.95 USD Million in January of 2007. This page provides - Ecuador Consumer Credit- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Private Sector Credit in Ecuador increased to 30454.44 USD Million in February from 30290.93 USD Million in January of 2020. Private Sector Credit in Ecuador averaged 13985.07 USD Million from 2002 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 30454.44 USD Million in February of 2020 and a record low of 4285.40 USD Million in February of 2003. This page provides - Ecuador Private Sector Credit- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Standard & Poor's credit rating for Ecuador stands at SD with n/a outlook. Moody's credit rating for Ecuador was last set at Caa3 with negative outlook. Fitch's credit rating for Ecuador was last reported at RD with n/a outlook. In general, a credit rating is used by sovereign wealth funds, pension funds and other investors to gauge the credit worthiness of Ecuador thus having a big impact on the country's borrowing costs. This page includes the government debt credit rating for Ecuador as reported by major credit rating agencies.

Ecuador recorded 3433 Coronavirus Recovered since the epidemic began, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). In addition, Ecuador reported 1704 Coronavirus Deaths. This page includes a chart with historical data for Ecuador Coronavirus Recovered.

Credit Card Spending in New Zealand decreased to 5613 NZD Million in March from 5852 NZD Million in February of 2020. Credit Card Spending in New Zealand averaged 3938.92 NZD Million from 2002 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 5861 NZD Million in November of 2019 and a record low of 2155 NZD Million in November of 2002. In New Zealand, Electronic Retail Card Spending measures the credit card spending by individuals on consumables, durables, hospitality, apparel industry, motor vehicles and fuel. The electronic card transactions series covers all debit, credit, and charge card transactions with New Zealand-based merchants. It can be used to indicate changes in consumer spending and economic activity. This page provides - New Zealand Credit Card Spending- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Private Sector Credit in New Zealand increased to 488689 NZD Million in March from 484051 NZD Million in February of 2020. Private Sector Credit in New Zealand averaged 175980.89 NZD Million from 1981 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 488689 NZD Million in March of 2020 and a record low of 10449 NZD Million in January of 1981. This page provides - New Zealand Private Sector Credit- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Standard & Poor's credit rating for New Zealand stands at AA with positive outlook. Moody's credit rating for New Zealand was last set at Aaa with stable outlook. Fitch's credit rating for New Zealand was last reported at AA with positive outlook. In general, a credit rating is used by sovereign wealth funds, pension funds and other investors to gauge the credit worthiness of New Zealand thus having a big impact on the country's borrowing costs. This page includes the government debt credit rating for New Zealand as reported by major credit rating agencies.

New Zealand recorded 1368 Coronavirus Recovered since the epidemic began, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). In addition, New Zealand reported 21 Coronavirus Deaths. This page includes a chart with historical data for New Zealand Coronavirus Recovered.

Standard & Poor's credit rating for Aruba stands at BBB+ with negative outlook. Fitch's credit rating for Aruba was last reported at BB with negative outlook. This page provides - Aruba Credit Rating- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Aruba recorded 89 Coronavirus Recovered since the epidemic began, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). In addition, Aruba reported 3 Coronavirus Deaths. This page includes a chart with historical data for Aruba Coronavirus Recovered.

Standard & Poor's credit rating for Guatemala stands at BB- with stable outlook. Moody's credit rating for Guatemala was last set at Ba1 with stable outlook. Fitch's credit rating for Guatemala was last reported at BB- with stable outlook. In general, a credit rating is used by sovereign wealth funds, pension funds and other investors to gauge the credit worthiness of Guatemala thus having a big impact on the country's borrowing costs. This page includes the government debt credit rating for Guatemala as reported by major credit rating agencies.

Private Sector Credit in Guatemala increased to 145441.80 GTQ Million in April from 144383 GTQ Million in March of 2020. Private Sector Credit in Guatemala averaged 59031.80 GTQ Million from 1995 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 145441.80 GTQ Million in April of 2020 and a record low of 9836 GTQ Million in January of 1995. This page provides - Guatemala Private Sector Credit- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Guatemala recorded 101 Coronavirus Recovered since the epidemic began, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). In addition, Guatemala reported 24 Coronavirus Deaths. This page includes a chart with historical data for Guatemala Coronavirus Recovered.

Standard & Poor's credit rating for Nicaragua stands at B- with stable outlook. Moody's credit rating for Nicaragua was last set at B3 with stable outlook. Fitch's credit rating for Nicaragua was last reported at B- with stable outlook. In general, a credit rating is used by sovereign wealth funds, pension funds and other investors to gauge the credit worthiness of Nicaragua thus having a big impact on the country's borrowing costs. This page includes the government debt credit rating for Nicaragua as reported by major credit rating agencies.

Nicaragua recorded 7 Coronavirus Recovered since the epidemic began, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). In addition, Nicaragua reported 5 Coronavirus Deaths. This page includes a chart with historical data for Nicaragua Coronavirus Recovered.

Yhonnie Scarce and Judy Watson talk about creating work with seductive surfaces and dark themes

London-based Ashmore bet heavily on the country’s short-term debt

New York listing of XP highlights transition to a new world of lower interest rates

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Claer Barrett wants to hear readers’ experiences of accessing business interruption loans

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Tyson Foods chief warns of supply shortages that critics blame on concentrated production line

Patrick Jenkins discusses the Financial Conduct Authority's latest insider trading case and what it tells us about how market abuses are being tackled, why HSBC is on the defensive in China, and why Credit Suisse is suing the UK tax authorities.With special guest Mark Steward, Director of Enforcement and Market Oversight for the Financial Conduct Authority.

Contributors: Patrick Jenkins, financial editor, Caroline Binham, financial regulation correspondent, David Crow, banking editor, and James Kynge, global China editor. Producer: Fiona Symon

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Patrick Jenkins and guests discuss what Citigroup's results tell us about the US bank earnings season, Standard Chartered chief Bill Winters' defiant response to investor criticism of his pay packet, and how banks are tackling the problem of money laundering, With special guest Brandon Daniels of Exiger 

Contributors: Patrick Jenkins, financial editor, Robert Armstrong, US banking editor, David Crow, banking editor, and Caroline Binham, financial regulation correspondent. Producer: Fiona Symon

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David Crow and guests discuss the scandal that has engulfed Credit Suisse, including the apparent suicide of a security consultant involved in a corporate espionage operation for the bank, US bank Wells Fargo's new chief executive, and the merits of the European Central Bank's interest rate policy. With special guest Jean Pierre Mustier, president of the European Banking Federation and chief executive of Italian bank UniCredit.

Contributors: David Crow, Banking editor, Sam Jones, correspondent in Zurich, Laura Noonan, US banking editor, and Patrick Jenkins, financial editor. Producer: Fiona Symon

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Patrick Jenkins and guests discuss what the latest stress tests tell us about the health of UK banks, racism in US banking after recent revelations about the treatment of black customers at JPMorgan Chase, and predictions for the year ahead. With special guest Laurie Mayers, associate managing director at Moody's.

Contributors: Patrick Jenkins, financial editor, David Crow, banking editor, Nicholas Megaw, retail banking correspondent, and Laura Noonan, US banking editor. Producer: Fiona Symon

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Shock unity deal with rival Benny Gantz delivers prime minister a record fifth term

The British Film Institute has just launched a season of Woody Allen comedies, ranging from his knockabout beginnings to the recent Midnight in Paris, his biggest commercial success to date. Like Match Point (2005) and Vicky Christina Barcelona (2008), Midnight in Paris was hailed as a “return to form” by some – but has he really still got it? How does his recent output compare to the earlier films? And do those classics still resonate today? Raphael Abraham is joined in the studio by Geoff Andrew, Head of Film Program at the BFI, Peter Aspden, FT arts writer and Nigel Andrews, FT film critic. Produced by Griselda Murray Brown  

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It's 100 years since the birth of Woody Guthrie, bard of the Great Depression, storyteller of genius, and huge influence on Bob Dylan, Bruce Springsteen and the rest. Billy Bragg, whose upcoming tour plays tribute to Guthrie; Tom Paley, veteran folk musician; and Mojo journalist Colin Irwin discuss this remarkable man and his legacy with Richard Clayton, FT pop critic. With clips from Woody Guthrie's "This Land Is Your Land” and “Pretty Boy Floyd”, Billy Bragg’s “My Flying Saucer” (set to lyrics by Guthrie), and the title track from Tom Paley’s new album Roll On, Roll On. Produced by Griselda Murray Brown  

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Ian McCann charts the transformation of UB40’s number one hit, from Neil Diamond’s country ballad to iconic reggae ditty. Credits: Virgin Records, Universal Music International Ltda, Sanctuary, Capitol Records, Authentic Jamaican Music, K-Licious Music  

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Do you find yourself stumped by questions about how much to put towards your mortgage payment versus your investments? It may be time for a midlife financial MOT. Presenter James Pickford talks to FT reporter Lucy Warwick-Ching about why advisers are targeting people in their forties and fifties. Next, we speak to a woman who cleared credit card debt to the tune of £16,000. And finally, we discuss what's behind Britain's growing tax gap. 

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On this week's FT Money show we discuss investment trusts and the different ways investors can use them in their portfolios. Presenter Emma Agyemang, FT Money reporter, talks to Jason Hollands, managing director at Tilney Group and Moira O'Neill of interactive investor about how listeners can invest alongside the wealthiest families. Plus, the dividend heroes - which offer the most consistent income and are they still a good option for investors? And finally, Merryn Somerset Webb tells listeners why she thinks investment trusts have a better chance of lasting a lifetime compared to other assets.

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Could Isas overtake pensions as the UK's tax-saving vehicle of choice? The tax benefits of pensions have been steadily eroded over the past decade but at the same time, Isas have been coming into their own. Most people approaching retirement today will rely on a combination of pensions and Isa income. In this week's show, FT Money Show presenter Claer Barrett takes a break from covering the coronavirus and what it means for your money, and interviews the FT's Money Mentor columnist about why investors like Isas so much and how these investments compare to pensions. 

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Continent has limited confirmed virus fatalities but experts warn it is too early to draw conclusions

Station had carried reports critical of Duterte’s violent anti-drug crackdown

Claer Barrett and Daniel Thomas hear readers’ experiences of accessing job retention scheme 

Light-touch regulation continues to fail retail investors

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