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☆ Luis Arraez's first multi-HR game helps Marlins rally past Braves
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-16 | by ( Field Level Media | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

[1/38] Sep 15, 2023; Miami, Florida, USA; Atlanta Braves designated hitter Marcell Ozuna (20) smiles during batting practice before a game between the Braves and the Miami Marlins at loanDepot Park. Miami beat former Marlins reliever Brad Hand (4-2), who allowed four runs in one-third of an inning. The Braves kept the rally going as Acuna singled and scored from second on Austin Riley's single. The Braves went on to load the bases with one out in that same inning. Then, with two outs and none on, the Marlins scored four more runs, getting Garrett Hampson's RBI double and Stallings' bases-loaded two-bagger.

Persons: Marcell Ozuna, Rhona, Luis Arraez, Jacob Stallings, Ronald Acuna Jr, Brad Hand, A.J, Tanner Scott, hasn't, Arraez, Michael Harris II, Bryan De La Cruz, Ozzie Albies, Jesus Sanchez, Stallings, Jake Burger's, Harris, Acuna, Austin, Eddie Rosario, Travis d'Arnaud, Orlando Arcia, groundout, Riley, Albies, Garrett Hampson's Organizations: Atlanta Braves, Braves, Miami Marlins, National League, NL, Miami, Marlins, homering, The Braves, Atlanta, Thomson Locations: Miami , Florida, USA, loanDepot, Miami, Atlanta

☆ IMF's Argentina predicament: Seek reforms and tango on or kill the music
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-15 | by ( Jorgelina Do Rosario | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +7 min

But that programme failed to put South America's second-largest economy back on its feet. Even if he wins the Oct. 22 election and takes power in December, Milei would need alliances in Congress to push through reforms and a new IMF programme - Argentina's 23rd. That effort paved the way for the $57 billion programme, which ultimately failed and was replaced by the current one. Reuters Graphics Reuters GraphicsPREFERENTIAL TREATMENTThe current programme could end before its expiration in September 2024, but Argentina will still require funds. Without mentioning Argentina, the U.S. - holding the largest voting power in the Fund - recently raised its concerns.

Persons: Javier Milei, Agustin Marcarian, Mauricio Macri's, Mark Sobel, Milei, Sobel, Sergio Massa, Martin Muehleisen, Muehleisen, Nestor Kirchner, Stephen Nelson, Nelson, Walter Stoeppelwerth, Simon Quijano, Evans, Gemcorp Capital, Jay Shambaugh, Jorgelina, Karin Strohecker, Paul Simao Organizations: Argentine, La Libertad Avanza, REUTERS, IMF, International Monetary Fund, South, Peronist, Analysts, Graphics, Review Department, U.S ., Northwestern University, Reuters Graphics Reuters, Gletir SA, Gemcorp, Thomson Locations: La Plata, Buenos Aires, Argentina, Washington, U.S, Chicago, Zambia, Sri Lanka, Ghana, Egypt, Burundi, Saharan Africa, Rosario

CNN —Lampedusa has seen an influx of migrants with 7,000 people arriving in two days, prompting its mayor and the United Nations refugee agency to warn the Italian island is becoming overwhelmed. Alessandro Serranò/AFP/Getty ImagesMigrants from a migrant housing centre on Lampedusa are guided by a security official. The island of Lampedusa is struggling to cope with an influx of migrants. “The over 130 operators and volunteers of the Italian Red Cross are doing beyond the impossible to ensure basic necessities. However, Flavio Di Giacomo, from IOM, said the number of arrivals in Lampedusa now was much higher than before.

Persons: CNN — Lampedusa, Filippo Mannino, ” “, ” Mannino, agency’s, San Marino, Chiara Cardoletti, ” Cardoletti, Lampedusa, Alessandro Serranò, Gerard Darmanin, Darmanin, “, ”, ” Darmanin, Rosario Valastro, ” Valastro, Flavio Di Giacomo, Infrastructure Matteo Salvini, Giorgia Meloni’s, Ursula Von der Leyen Organizations: CNN, United Nations, RTL, UN, UNHCR, International Organization for Migration, Getty, European Union and, Red Cross Italy, Interior Ministry, Libyan Coast Guard, Italy’s, Infrastructure, Italy’s Foreign Press Association, EU, RAI Locations: Africa, Italy, San, Tunisia, Libya, AFP, Germany, Lampedusa, Ventimiglia, Menton, Great Britain, European Union and Great Britain, Europe, Meloni, Brussels

☆ Matt Olson hits No. 51 as Braves edge Phillies in 10
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-13 | by ( Field Level Media | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

[1/53] Sep 11, 2023; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia Phillies center fielder Brandon Marsh (16) in a game against the Atlanta Braves at Citizens Bank Park. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports Acquire Licensing RightsSeptember 13 - Matt Olson collected two hits, including his historic 51st home run, and the Atlanta Braves defeated the host Philadelphia Phillies 7-6 in 10 innings on Tuesday. Rosario had three hits for the Braves (95-50), who would clinch the National League East title with a win over the Phillies on Wednesday. Braves starter Max Fried gave up four hits and one run with six strikeouts and two walks in five innings. The Phillies went ahead 1-0 in the second when Castellanos hit a solo homer to right-center.

Persons: Brandon Marsh, Bill Streicher, Matt Olson, Olson swatted, Andruw Jones, Atlanta's Marcell Ozuna, Ronald Acuna Jr, socked, Eddie Rosario, Rosario, Max Fried, Raisel Iglesias, Nick Castellanos, Johan Rojas, Trea Turner, Bryson Stott, Castellanos, Bryce Harper, Rojas, Zack Wheeler, Wheeler, Craig Kimbrel, Harper, Stott, Joe Jimenez, Olson, Acuna, Turner Organizations: Philadelphia Phillies, Atlanta Braves, Citizens Bank, Braves, National League, Phillies, Wednesday, Brand, The Braves, Thomson Locations: Philadelphia , Pennsylvania, USA, Atlanta, Philadelphia

☆ Argentine conservative opposition wins provincial governor election by landslide
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-11 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

People gather at the campaign headquarters of the Juntos por el Cambio alliance for a primary election night event in Buenos Aires, Argentina August 13, 2023. REUTERS/Agustin Marcarian/File Photo Acquire Licensing RightsBUENOS AIRES, Sept 10 (Reuters) - Argentina's main opposition alliance, Juntos por el Cambio, has won the governorship of Santa Fe province, the country's third most populous, in a sweeping victory for the conservative bloc, according to official provisional election data. One of the most important agricultural districts in Argentina, Santa Fe is home to the Rosario agricultural port complex, from which more than 80% of the country's agricultural shipments are exported. The latest national polls show an advantage for the libertarian economist Javier Milei, followed by Massa and the Juntos por el Cambio presidential candidate, Patricia Bullrich. "I wish the best future for the entire province of Santa Fe," said Fernandez, who is part of the Peronist coalition.

Persons: Agustin Marcarian, Maximiliano Pullaro, Marcelo Lewandowski, Pullaro, Sergio Massa, Javier Milei, Massa, Patricia Bullrich, Bullrich, Alberto Fernandez, Fernandez, Eliana Raszewski, Jackie Botts, Leslie Adler, Christopher Cushing Organizations: el Cambio, REUTERS, la Patria, Peronist, Thomson Locations: Buenos Aires, Argentina, BUENOS AIRES, Santa Fe, Rosario, Argentine

☆ Dodgers endure long rain delay to earn win over Nats
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-09 | by ( Field Level Media | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

[1/8] Sep 8, 2023; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers shortstop Amed Rosario (31) tosses the ball to first base during the first inning against the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park. Martinez, Max Muncy and Enrique Hernandez homered for the Dodgers (86-54), who have won consecutive games for the first time this month. MacKenzie Gore lasted four innings as Washington's starter, giving up four runs on six hits while yielding three home runs. There was a 94-minute rain delay in the top of the seventh inning in a game that already had been slow-moving in stretches. The Dodgers began the scoring with Martinez's two-run home run in the first inning, his 26th long ball of the season.

Persons: Amed Rosario, Reggie Hildred, Chris Taylor, . Martinez, Max Muncy, Enrique Hernandez, Freddie Freeman, Hernandez, Keibert Ruiz, CJ Abrams, Alex Vesia, Emmet Sheehan, Evan Phillips, MacKenzie Gore, Robert Garcia, Martinez's, Muncy socked, Abrams Organizations: District of Columbia, Los Angeles Dodgers, Washington Nationals, Nationals, Dodgers, Muncy, Washington, Thomson Locations: Washington, District, USA, Angeles, Los Angeles

☆ 'Ahsoka' Episode 3 recap: 'Time to Fly' takes a big jump toward the 'Star Wars' show's future (SPOILERS)
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-30 | by ( Brian Lowry | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

Editor’s Note: The following contains spoilers about the third episode of “Ahsoka,” “Time to Fly.”CNN —After a somewhat sluggish start, “Ahsoka” felt much more on target as its third episode continued to draw upon “Star Wars Rebels” lore while mixing in abundant action and paying its respects to the original trilogy. The interactions between Ahsoka (Rosario Dawson) and Sabine (Natasha Liu Bordizzo), in particular, echoed the early training of Luke Skywalker by Obi-Wan Kenobi, and offered a reminder that the past and future of “Star Wars” run straight through the Jedi order. For her part, Hera (Mary Elizabeth Winstead) was left to grapple with the myopia of the New Republic leadership to the lingering imperial threat. Whatever the numbers, “Ahsoka” now feels as if it’s more solidly building toward its larger narrative at a brisker pace. Keep doing that, and the ratings – however you choose to measure them – should take care of themselves.

Persons: “, Ahsoka ”, Rosario Dawson, Sabine, Natasha Liu Bordizzo, Luke Skywalker, Obi, Wan Kenobi, Thrawn, Ezra Bridger, Mary Elizabeth Winstead, didn’t Organizations: CNN, “ Star Wars Rebels, “, “ Rebels, New, Disney Locations: New Republic

☆ Italy struggles with spike in migrant arrivals
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-28 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

Newly arrived migrants wait to embark on a ferry to the mainland, in the Sicilian island of Lampedusa, Italy, August 27, 2023. On Lampedusa island, Italy's southernmost outpost, more than 4,200 people landed over the weekend, local police chief Emanuele Ricifari told Reuters. Italy has recorded more than 107,500 sea arrivals in the year to date, compared with around 53,000 in the same period last year. The spike has partly been driven by an increase in the ranks of unaccompanied minors making the perilous sea journey to Italy. The Italian Red Cross (CRI) took over the running of the facility on June 1, replacing a cooperative that had been criticised for failing to provide adequate care.

Persons: Tony Colapinto, Emanuele Ricifari, Roberto Dipiazza, Rosario Valastro, Alvise Armellini, Gavin Jones, Alex Richardson Organizations: REUTERS, Rights, Reuters, della Sera, CRI, Facebook, Thomson Locations: Sicilian, Lampedusa, Italy, North Africa, Balkans, Trieste, Slovenia, Sicily

Turkey's Central Bank headquarters is seen in Ankara, Turkey in this January 24, 2014 file photo. Yet five foreign investors told Reuters that this week's rate hike signalled a new independence among policymakers who are serious about addressing unrelenting pressure on the currency and reining in inflation expectations. "It feels like they are correcting the mistakes they made with their first rate hike decisions," said Viktor Szabo, portfolio manager at abrdn in London. Erdogan, who has fired four central bank chiefs in four years, has said little about the rate hikes. Reuters GraphicsTurkish stock, Eurobond and CDS markets are more attractive targets this year and next, especially after the rate hike, investors and officials say.

Persons: Umit, Erdogan's unorthodoxy, Mehmet Simsek, Goldman Sachs, Tayyip Erdogan's, Viktor Szabo, Ola El, Van Eck, ERDOGAN, Erdogan, Simsek, Hafize Gaye Erkan, Cevdet Yilmaz, Blaise Antin, TCW, Kaan, Neuberger Berman, Jonathan Spicer, Marc Jones, Jorgelina, Hugh Lawson Organizations: Turkey's Central Bank, Finance, Goldman, Reuters, abrdn, Emerging Markets, Wall Street, JPMorgan, Reuters Graphics, CDS, Yeni, United Nations, International Monetary Fund, Thomson Locations: Ankara, Turkey, ANKARA, LONDON, New York, London, Van, Los Angeles, Reuters Graphics Turkish, Yeni Safak, Morocco, Japan, Singapore, Hong Kong, Istanbul, Rosario

Some investors and economic analysts are sceptical that expansion will lead to increased foreign direct investment (FDI) within the bloc. Still, BRICS leaders and other investors touted the increased economic heft from the expansion. Increasing use of national currencies to reduce U.S. dollar dependence was another goal BRICS leaders discussed at the summit in Johannesburg. And with oil producer heavyweights among the newcomers, investors said this would feed speculation that Saudi Arabia might increasingly switch to non-dollar-denominated currencies for oil trade. "The short-term consequences could be seen in oil," said Kaan Nazli, a portfolio manager at asset manager Neuberger Berman in London.

Persons: Brazil Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, China Xi, Cyril Ramaphosa, India Narendra Modi, Sergei Lavrov, Viktor Szabo, Li Kexin, Ola El, Chris Turner, Jakob Ekholdt Christensen, Hasnain Malik, abrdn's Szabo, Kaan Nazli, Neuberger Berman, Rachel Savage, Karin Strohecker, Bansari Mayur, Marc Jones, Jorgelina, Emelia Sithole Organizations: Russia's, Iran, United Arab Emirates, abrdn, Emerging Markets, ING, Reuters Graphics, China, International Monetary Fund, Thomson Locations: China, India, Sandton, Saudi Arabia, UAE, Iran, JOHANNESBURG, LONDON, Argentina, Brazil, Russia, South Africa, Ethiopia, Egypt, Johannesburg, United States, Saudi, London, Van Eck, New York, Copenhagen, Dubai, Bangalore, Rosario

We'll help you keep up by showing you where to watch "Ahsoka" episodes streaming online. Where to watch Ahsoka in the US"Ahsoka" is airing exclusively on Disney Plus in the United States. If you want to watch new "Ahsoka" episodes as soon as they're available, you'll need to sign up for Disney Plus. How to watch Ahsoka in the UKDisney Plus in the UK will also have "Ahsoka" episodes. Ahsoka episode scheduleEpisode Date Episode 1 August 22, 2023 Episode 2 August 22, 2023 Episode 3 August 29, 2023 Episode 4 September 5, 2023 Episode 5 September 12, 2023 Episode 6 September 19, 2023 Episode 7 September 26, 2023 Episode 8 October 3, 2023

Persons: Rosario Dawson, Natasha Liu Bordizzo, Sabine Wren, Ray Stevenson, Baylan, Mary Elizabeth Winstead, Hera Syndulla, Anakin Skywalker, Hayden Christensen, You'll Organizations: Disney, Lucasfilm, Disney Plus, Hulu, ESPN, US Locations: United States, Canada, South Africa, Israel, France, United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Netherlands, Italy

☆ Braves' Charlie Morton rides scoreless streak into start vs. Mets
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-23 | by ( Field Level Media | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +3 min

August 23 - A pair of veterans will square off Wednesday when the Braves send right-hander Charlie Morton to face New York Mets left-hander Jose Quintana in the rubber game of a three-game series in Atlanta. The Mets won the first game 10-4 on Monday, but the Braves bounced back to take a 3-2 victory on Tuesday. Atlanta leads the season series 9-3 and is 4-1 at home against the Mets. Morton is 5-6 with a 3.81 ERA in 21 career games (20 starts) against the Mets. Ozuna is one of seven Braves with at least 20 homers, a club that Eddie Rosario joined when he hit No.

Persons: Charlie Morton, Jose Quintana, Jacob deGrom, Quintana, Buck Showalter, Morton, Charlie, Brian Snitker, Atlanta's Marcell Ozuna, Eddie Rosario, Francisco Lindor, Jeff McNeil, McNeil, Allan Winans, Jared Shuster, Shuster, Snitker, Ozzie Albies, Kyle Wright Organizations: Braves, New York Mets, The Mets, National League East, Atlanta, Mets, St, Louis Cardinals, New, National League, Minnesota Twins, Triple, Gwinnett, Thomson Locations: Atlanta, New York, Ozuna, Rosario . New, San Francisco, Rome

☆ Exclusive: Argentina to use IMF money to pay back part of a currency swap with China -sources
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-23 | by ( Jorgelina Do Rosario | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +3 min

[1/2] The International Monetary Fund (IMF) logo is seen outside the headquarters building in Washington, U.S., September 4, 2018. The cash-strapped economy has used money from the Chinese swap line to pay for imports as well as repay IMF debt. The swap line that the PBOC signed in 2009 with Buenos Aires was the first agreed with a Latin American country. Neither China nor Argentina have released much detail of the swap arrangement or any borrowing under it, so little is known about the currency line signed more than a decade ago. "The funds that will be disbursed today go in part to Qatar, to CAF and will lower the level of how much has been used from the swap line.

Persons: Yuri Gripas, PBOC, Jorgelina, Jorge Otaola, Karin Strohecker, Sandra Maler Organizations: Monetary Fund, REUTERS, International Monetary Fund, People's Bank of China, Fund, Buenos Aires, Development Bank of Latin, CAF, Qatar, Thomson Locations: Washington , U.S, Argentina, China, Buenos Aires, Buenos, American, Development Bank of Latin America, Qatar, SDRs, U.S, Rosario

☆ MLB roundup: M's down White Sox for 8th straight win
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-23 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +8 min

Yoan Moncada and Vaughn each had two hits as the White Sox lost for the eighth time in 10 games. Brian Anderson's two-run single capped the uprising. Willy Adames hit a two-run homer for the Brewers, who got two innings of scoreless relief from Bryse Wilson (5-0). The Red Sox started 0-for-9 with runners in scoring position before Justin Turner stroked a two-run single in the ninth off Astros reliever Rafael Montero. Will Smith hit a two-run homer for Los Angeles, which lost for just the third time in 20 games this month.

Persons: Josh Rojas, Matt Marton, Mike Ford, Teoscar Hernandez, Justin Topa, Andres Munoz, Andrew Vaughn's, J.P, Crawford, Rojas, Yoan Moncada, Vaughn, CJ Abrams, Abrams, Tommy Kahnle, Carter Kieboom, Mason Thompson, Kyle Finnegan, Ben Rortvedt, Bailey Ober, Dylan Floro, Brian Anderson's, Willy Adames, Bryse Wilson, Christian Vazquez, Kyle Farmer, Eddie Rosario, Bryce Elder, Rosario, Marcell Ozuna, Atlanta's, Elder, Tylor, Justin Verlander, Kyle Tucker, Jon Singleton's, Justin Turner, Rafael Montero, Boston's Adam Duvall, Brandon Belt, Bo Bichette, Mike Baumann, Vladimir Guerrero Jr, Varsho, Adley Rutschman, Jordan Westburg, Ryan Mountcastle, Cleveland, Bobby Miller, Caleb Ferguson, Will Brennan, Andres Gimenez, Myles Straw, Oscar Gonzalez, Cleveland's Sam Hentges, Trevor Stephan, Emmanuel Clase, Noah Syndergaard, Will Smith, Andy Ibanez, Kerry Carpenter, Parker Meadows, Tyler Holton, Alex Lange, Dansby Swanson, Jeimer Candelario, Reese Olson, Drew Smyly, Trea Turner, Taijuan Walker, Turner, Craig Kimbrel, Kyle Harrison, Camilo Doval, Yandy Diaz, Osleivis Basabe slugged, Diaz, Randy Arozarena, Andrew Kittredge, Michael Toglia slugged, Elias Diaz, Brent Suter, Andrew McCutchen, Bryan Reynolds, Louis, Connor Joe, Johan Oviedo, David Bednar, Richie Palacios, Willson Conteras, Alec Burleson, Adam Wainwright Organizations: Seattle Mariners, Chicago White Sox, Seattle, Chicago, Mariners, Ford, White Sox, Nationals, Yankees, Washington, Brewers, Twins, Milwaukee bunched, Milwaukee, Braves, Mets, Atlanta, New, Astros, Red Sox, Houston, Boston, Jays, Orioles, Toronto, Baltimore, Dodgers, Los Angeles, Los, Tigers, Cubs, Detroit, Phillies, Giants, Philadelphia, Francisco, Rays, Rockies, League, Colorado, Pirates, Cardinals, Pittsburgh, Thomson Locations: Chicago , Illinois, USA, Seattle, New York, Minnesota, York, Baltimore, Cleveland, Los, Los Angeles, Parker, San Francisco, Philadelphia, Tampa, St . Petersburg, Fla, St

☆ ‘Ahsoka’ Review: Rosario Dawson Finds the Force
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-22 | by ( Mike Hale | More About Mike Hale | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +1 min

The first episode of “Ahsoka,” the new “Star Wars” mini-series on Disney+, is titled “Master and Apprentice,” because of course it is. Obi-Wan and Luke, Yoda and Luke, Obi-Wan and Anakin, Anakin and Ahsoka, the Mandalorian and the floating baby. “Star Wars” has one story and it’s sticking to it. “Ahsoka,” two of whose eight episodes were available for review (they premiere on Tuesday night), is particularly true to the time-tested narrative of fractious mentorship and surrogate parenthood. If found, he could be a danger to the nascent New Republic, which is in power after the events of the original “Star Wars” trilogy but not yet facing the existential threats it encounters in the most recent movies.

Persons: “, Wan, Luke, Yoda, Obi, ”, Ahsoka Tano, Rosario Dawson, Mandalorian protégé, Sabine Wren, Natasha Liu Bordizzo, Baylan Skoll, Ray Stevenson, Shin Hati, they’re Organizations: Disney Locations: New Republic

☆ In ‘Ahsoka,’ a ‘Star Wars’ Fan Favorite Returns
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-19 | by ( Calum Marsh | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +2 min

But over the years, the universe of “Star Wars” has expanded far beyond the realm originally imagined by George Lucas. The title of the latest “Star Wars” series, “Ahsoka,” premiering Aug. 23 on Disney+, may be unfamiliar even for viewers who consider themselves relatively knowledgeable about the franchise. The title character, played by Rosario Dawson in the series, has never appeared in a live-action “Star Wars” movie. (She was heard briefly in “Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker,” voiced by Ashley Eckstein.) A certain familiarity with the rest of the stuff that has happened in “Star Wars” outside of the three main film trilogies is, if not quite required, then certainly very helpful.

Persons: Luke Skywalker, Darth Vader, Han, Leia, George Lucas, “, ”, Rosario Dawson, Ashley Eckstein, Jon Favreau, Dave Filoni —, Boba Fett, “ Obi, Wan Organizations: “, Disney, “ Star

☆ Take Five: Summer at Jackson Hole
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-18 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +5 min

REUTERS/Jason Reed Acquire Licensing RightsLONDON, Aug 16 (Reuters) - It's summer camp season and not to be left out, U.S. rate setters and overseas pals gather in Jackson Hole, Wyoming, to talk central banking. U.S. Federal Reserve officials (plus friends from the ECB, BoE and BOJ) descend on Jackson Hole, Wyoming on Aug. 24-26 for their annual central bank confab. Inflation remains sticky in places and investors want to know how long it will take for central banks to switch to easing. European PMIs could provide a bigger signal on whether the European Central Bank will hike again in September and if the Bank of England opts for a big rate increase. Turkey's central bank is poised to raise rates on Thursday for the third time in a row since Hafize Gaye Erkan was appointed as governor in early June.

Persons: Jason Reed, Ira Iosebashvili, Li Gu, Yoruk, Rosario, Marc Jones, Rachel Savage, BoE, Jackson, Vladimir Putin, Hafize Gaye Erkan, Erkan, Tayyip Erdogan, Dhara Ranasinghe, Stephen Coates Organizations: U.S . Federal, REUTERS, U.S . Federal Reserve, ECB, Nvidia, CARE, HK, China, European Central Bank, Bank of England, West, Reuters, Thomson Locations: Washington, U.S, Jackson Hole , Wyoming, China, Ira, New York, Shanghai, Amsterdam, Jorgelina, London, Johannesburg, confab, CHINA, Beijing, United States, European, Brazil, Russia, India, South Africa, Saudi Arabia, Argentina, Egypt, Turkey

☆ Argentina's Milei pitched dollarization 'models' in IMF meet - sources
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-18 | by ( Jorgelina Do Rosario | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +3 min

LONDON, Aug 18 (Reuters) - Argentina's surprise presidential front-runner, radical libertarian Javier Milei, pitched models of dollarizing the South American country's economy in a meeting with major lender the International Monetary Fund on Friday, two sources said. Milei, 52, outlined his economic proposals and told IMF representatives that his teams is working on "different models of dollarization," said two sources close to the candidate with direct knowledge of the meeting who asked not to be named. In the 80-minute meeting, he also told IMF officials that he does not intend to default to the fund or to bondholders, one of the sources added. The IMF was keen to learn further details on Milei's dollarization plans, one source said. IMF officials included the director of the Fund's Western Hemisphere Department Rodrigo Valdes and deputy director Luis Cubeddu.

Persons: Javier Milei, Milei, Carlos Rodriguez, Roque Fernandez, Dario Epstein, Western Hemisphere Department Rodrigo Valdes, Luis Cubeddu, Milei's, Jorgelina, Juan Bustamante, Hugh Lawson, Adam Jourdan, Alistair Bell Organizations: International Monetary Fund, Peronist, U.S ., IMF, Western Hemisphere Department, Thomson Locations: Argentina, Rosario

☆ Braves blank Yanks again, sweep series
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-17 | by ( Field Level Media | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

[1/42] Aug 16, 2023; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; New York Yankees starting pitcher Randy Vasquez (98) throws against the Atlanta Braves in the first inning at Truist Park. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports Acquire Licensing RightsAugust 17 - Right-hander Charlie Morton rediscovered his control and threw six shutout innings to help the Atlanta Braves beat the visiting New York Yankees 2-0 on Wednesday and sweep the three-game interleague series. The Braves have won six of their last seven and swept their 11th series of the season. The Braves are off Thursday and begin a three-game home series against San Francisco on Friday. The Yankees return home to start a three-game series against Boston on Friday.

Persons: Randy Vasquez, Brett Davis, Charlie Morton, Morton, Pierce Johnson, Kirby Yates, Raisel Iglesias, Iglesias, Marcell Ozuna, Eddie Rosario, Michael King, Keynan Middleton Organizations: New York Yankees, Atlanta Braves, USA, Braves, Yankees, Cleveland, League, Rosario, Atlanta, Truist, San Francisco, Boston, Thomson Locations: Atlanta , Georgia, USA, Truist, Rosario . New York

TENERIFE, Canary Islands, Spain, Aug 17 (Reuters) - Firefighters on Thursday struggled to contain a wildfire that broke out in a mountainous national park on the Spanish island of Tenerife, prompting authorities to evacuate at least 3,800 people. "The night has been very tough...This is the most complex fire we've had in the Canary Islands in the last 40 years," the region's leader, Fernando Clavijo, told a news conference. [1/5]EIRIF forest firefighters work during the extinction of the forest fire in Arafo on the island of Tenerife, Canary Islands, Spain August 16, 2023. Last week, a heatwave in the Canary Islands left many areas bone dry, heightening the risk of wildfires. This summer, firefighters have extinguished a series of forest fires on the islands of Gran Canaria and La Palma, which form part of the Canary Islands archipelago.

Persons: Alba Gil, we've, Fernando Clavijo, Pedro Martinez, Borja Suarez, Clavijo, Teide, Aena, Andrei Khalip, Christina Fincher, Alexandra Hudson Organizations: REUTERS, Authorities, Gran Canaria, La, Alexandra Hudson Our, Thomson Locations: TENERIFE, Canary Islands, Spain, Tenerife, La Esperanza, Canary, Europe, Canada, Lahaina, Arafo, El Rosario, La Orotava, Spanish, Gran

REUTERS/Agustin Marcarian/Illustration/File PhotoNEW YORK, Aug 15 (Reuters) - Investors in Argentina's financial markets, where bonds and the peso slid on Monday after central bank moves following a surprise primary election result, said the vote had a silver lining: it would likely hasten long-called-for economic reforms. The result initially introduced uncertainty into asset pricing, with traders selling stocks and dollar bonds - but prices later stabilized and the local stock market closed over 3% higher. Investors said this would outweigh any worries about Milei, despite some of his heterodox pledges, including to axe the central bank and dollarize the economy. Milei faces a significant challenge still to turn the primary election win into a successful run to the presidency. The central bank also increased the benchmark interest rate to 118% from 97%.

Persons: Agustin Marcarian, Javier Milei, Patricia Bullrich, Milei, Kimberley Sperrfechter, Sergio Massa, Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner, Milei's, Walter Stoeppelwerth, Shamaila Khan, Rowe Price, Samy Muaddi, Rodrigo Campos, Adam Jourdan, Rosalba O'Brien Organizations: Argentine, REUTERS, Economics, Kimberley, Peronist, Investors, Gletir SA, Emerging Markets, Asia Pacific, UBS Asset Management, Jorgelina, Thomson Locations: Argentina, Argentine, MERV, Rosario

A general view of the facade of Banco de la Nacion Argentina (Bank of the Argentine Nation), in Buenos Aires, Argentina December 7, 2021. The official FX rate will be fixed at 350 pesos per dollar until the October elections, the central bank said. The country's sovereign dollar bonds fell as much as 2 cents on the dollar, with the 2038 note leading the slide, according to MarketAxess data. Latin America's third-largest economy has been grappling with a severe economic crisis with sky-high inflation and falling central bank reserves. A candidate needs 45% of the Oct. 22 vote to win outright or 40% and a 10-point lead over second place.

Persons: Agustin Marcarian, Javier Milei, William Jackson, overvalued, Sunday's, Goldman Sachs, Patricia Bullrich, Sergio Massa, Ricardo Delgado, Eliana Raszewski, Rodrigo Campos, Jorge Otaola, Medha Singh, Adam Jourdan, Bernadette Baum, John Stonestreet, Andrew Cawthorne Organizations: de la Nacion Argentina, Bank of, Argentine, REUTERS, LONDON, Capital Economics, Investment, JPMorgan, Gross, Milei, Peronist, Economy, Analytica, Reuters Graphics Reuters, International Monetary Fund, IMF, Qatar, Thomson Locations: Buenos Aires, Argentina, Agustin Marcarian BUENOS AIRES, MERV, Argentine, refinance, Washington, Rosario

A general view of the facade of Banco de la Nacion Argentina (Bank of the Argentine Nation), in Buenos Aires, Argentina December 7, 2021. REUTERS/Agustin MarcarianBUENOS AIRES/LONDON, Aug 14 (Reuters) - Argentina's markets face an election hangover on Monday after a shock primary vote win for far-right libertarian Javier Milei - who wants to axe the central bank and dollarize the economy - shook up the race towards presidential elections in October. Rock-singing, wild-haired economist and lawmaker Milei far outperformed forecasts to win some 30% of the vote, the largest share with over 90% of ballots counted. Latin America's third-biggest economy has been grappling with a severe economic crisis with sky-high inflation and falling central bank reserves. A candidate needs 45% of the Oct. 22 vote to win outright or 40% and a 10-point lead over second place.

Persons: Agustin Marcarian, Javier Milei, Milei, Diego Pereira, Milei's, Goldman Sachs, Patricia Bullrich, Sergio Massa, Ricardo Delgado, Eliana Raszewski, Jorge Otaola, Adam Jourdan, Stephen Coates, Bernadette Baum Organizations: de la Nacion Argentina, Bank of, Argentine, REUTERS, LONDON, Investment, JPMorgan, Reuters Graphics Reuters, Gross, Peronist, Economy, Analytica, International Monetary Fund, Qatar, Thomson Locations: Buenos Aires, Argentina, Agustin Marcarian BUENOS AIRES, U.S, Argentine, refinance, Washington, Rosario

☆ Soccer fans caught burning or ripping money in Argentina face up to 30 days in prison as the country cracks down on those mocking its high inflation
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-12 | by ( Ryan Hogg | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

Soccer fans caught burning and tearing up money in Argentina could face up to 30 days in prison. The Agency for the Prevention of Violence in Sport says the act is an "incitement to quarrel." Some soccer fans have taken to tearing up and burning bank bills at matches in Argentina as a way of ridiculing the value of the Argentine peso. Argentina's Agency for the Prevention of Violence in Sport said that soccer fans caught damaging the bills could face up to 30 days in prison, local media outlet LT7 Noticias reported. A video published on X appears to show fans of the Brazilian team Corinthians burning a peso bill while taunting home fans.

Persons: Lionel Messi, Argentinians Organizations: Soccer, Agency, Service, Argentine, Argentina's Agency, Sport, Brazilian, Corinthians, Boys Locations: Argentina, Wall, Silicon, Brazil, Chile, Rosario , Santa Fe

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