government debt
Investment
Moody's Investors Service last night said if there is no progress in the US on increasing the country's statutory debt limit, it expects to place that government's rating under review for possible downgrade in the next few weeks.
03 June 2011
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US
The US treasury is battling to slash spending after the country's national debt soared to $14trn, reaching a self-imposed limit set by Congress last century.
17 May 2011
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UK
The UK government borrowed less than expected for the financial year to 1 April, posting a total of £141bn.
21 April 2011
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Europe
Moody's has downgraded Portugal's government debt two more notches because of 'subdued' growth prospects.
16 March 2011
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Investment
Portugal has raised €750m (£641m) in a successful Government bond auction, following in the footsteps of other southern European nations.
22 September 2010
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Investment
Greece sold more debt than expected today as investors snapped up the issuance of short-term government bonds.
13 April 2010
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