These governments desperately need financial breathing space to fight the pandemic

The Wall Street strategist talks about debt, lessons from losing his hearing — and his latest predictions for the world

Bondholders weigh deal with Macri against negotiating with likely successor Fernández

Creditors prepare for tough negotiations after IMF calls on them to share the pain

Analysts expect the country to make bondholders an offer they cannot accept

Creditors denounce government restructuring plan as unacceptable

In the past decade, some of India’s largest financial groups have made big investments in luxury property, notably an ambitious Mumbai tower that was supposed to set new standards in urban design. But the economic boom they hoped would spur demand failed to materialise. Jyotsna Singh talks to Benjamin Parkin in Mumbai about what went wrong and the resulting debt crisis that is holding back growth.

Contributors: Jyotsna Singh, Delhi reporter, and Benjamin Parkin, Mumbai correspondent. Proucers: Jyotsna Singh and Fiona Symon

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Biggest creditors attack government’s proposal to restructure $65bn of foreign debt

Two experts debate the long-term impact on inflation of the Covid-19 rescue packages

Economic woes go well beyond the coronavirus crisis

JPMorgan data show about one in four loans was behind on payments last month

Sobering up after the crisis will require changes to tax laws, bonuses and pensions

Details of historic borrowing plans send government bond yields higher

Forbearance and federal support programmes disguise how badly Americans have been hit

State-owned oil group faces risk of further rating downgrades and grapples with output woes

The last time America sold war bonds they were essentially a tax on savers

After suspending dividend, investors will rightly wonder what is the point of owning the telecoms group

The rich will benefit if we create sustainable demand with less household borrowing

Bondholders await government’s next move as fears of default intensify

Covid-19 and his brush with mortality present the UK prime minister with a unique chance

Industry takes another hit as GE cuts jobs, Mnuchin casts doubt on restart for US air travel

Emerging economies that have long tested investors’ patience say they need fresh help

We’ve spent so long asking tech to turn its attention to real-world problems. Let’s not complain when they do so now. 

A new data set from Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) details how startups are reacting to the post-unicorn era as COVID-19-related disruptions upset the global economy and remake the risk tolerance of private investors. What SVB’s new report shows is unsurprising: venture capital deal volumes are falling, startups are tapping existing debt capacities to add cash […]

Serena Williams rolled her right ankle but that didn't seem to slow her down in a 6-3, 6-4 victory over Petra Martic that moved her into the U.S. Open quarterfinals for a 16th time.

The elephant in the room remains, running laps at improbable speed. It has been two weeks since Jemma Reekie came to wider attention with an astonishing performance - now she must talk.

The Tour de France is in doubt once again after French prime minister Edouard Philippe said there could be no mass sporting events in the country until September.

EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW BY RIATH AL-SAMARRAI: Katarina Johnson-Thompson is talking about recognition and the time it can take for some folk to see what is so clear to others.

Nicki Minaj has revealed she obtained a marriage license with her boyfriend, Kenneth Petty.

Nicki Minaj has obtained a marriage license with boyfriend Kenneth Petty.

Player's union chief executive Damian Hopley has urged rugby authorities to apply 'common sense' to the process of re-scheduling matches postponed due to the coronavirus outbreak.

Sometimes a little hint goes a long way, and in the midst of all the showy fashion statements at Monday's MTV VMA event, model Adriana Lima made a subtle yet sexy statement.

The original owner, said to be a female beneficiary of a trust fund, is believed to have sold Chalet Helora to the Yorks in 2014 for 22m Swiss francs (£18m). They owe her £6.7m and she decided to go to court.

Manny Pacquiao knocked down Keith Thurman in the first round and persevered for an exciting split-decision victory on Saturday night, adding a third straight win to his career resurgence.

It's one of the most famous dresses in the world, worn twice by one of the most celebrated women in entertainment-nearly 20 years apart.

Ariana Grande 'bumps into' the boys of BTS during rehearsals for the 62nd Grammy Awards and shares a photo on Twitter on Wednesday.

Nick Kyrgios has taken a swipe at Novak Djokovic ahead of the world number one's Wimbledon final against Roger Federer. Kyrgios threw his support behind the Swiss player.

Bolton administrator Paul Appleton says the future of the club 'is still in doubt' but hopes there will be a 'positive outcome' before Tuesday's 5pm deadline set by the English Football League.

Clubs in the German top flight have returned to training in the hope that the rest of the season can be finished off - providing Chancellor Angela Merkel gives the green light for action to resume.

Joe Marler's England future has been left in doubt as he awaits confirmation of a citing for manhandling Alun Wyn Jones's genitals, amid fresh Test retirement speculation.

Player's union chief executive Damian Hopley has urged rugby authorities to apply 'common sense' to the process of re-scheduling matches postponed due to the coronavirus outbreak.

The spread of coronavirus has brought the world of sport to its knees after multiple multi-million pound tournaments were postponed or cancelled as the death toll continues to rise.

Eddie Jones's men were due to play two Tests against the 2019 World Cup hosts in July, but plans now appear in jeopardy after the latest announcement from the Japanese governement.

Radamel Falcao took a huge pay cut to play for Jose Mourinho at Chelsea and is determined to prove his doubters wrong this season. Falcao was thought to be on £265,000 at Manchester United.

The Colombian striker has seen his recent career hampered by injury problems. Monaco boss Leonardo Jardim said Tuesday that he will make a late decision on whether to risk his star man.

It's hard to believe the 50-year-old Grammy nominee would have any expertise on the subject over the 43-year-old Grammy winner, whose most famous song was her 2006 hit, Hips Don't Lie

AHEAD OF THE GAME: Sky Sports and BT Sport will ask the Premier League for the right to broadcast more matches next season as the price for not demanding a huge compensation fee.

EXCLUSIVE: Allan Saint-Maximin's future at Newcastle is in doubt after Steve Bruce dropped him for Saturday's goalless draw with Burnley, citing a hamstring injury.

Harry Maguire is doubtful for Sunday's Manchester derby after missing Manchester United's FA Cup tie at Derby with an ankle injury.