Ukraine offers creditors 'last chance' to reach deal over debt

Ukraine has offered an updated debt restructuring proposal to creditors, its finance minister says, warning that Kiev would halt debt payments if bondholders did not make use of this last chance to clinch a deal in coming talks.

Markets nervous as Obama authorises Iraq air strikes

Stock markets reacted volatilely on Friday over ongoing worries about the impact of conflicts in Iraq and Ukraine.

G20 trade ministers reaffirm growth commitments

SYDNEY, July 19 – G20 trade ministers reaffirmed Saturday their commitment to free trade as a central driver of growth and to streamline the flow of goods through borders.

G20 needs clear, predictable policies - Russia

MOSCOW (Reuters) - The Group of 20 backs clear monetary policies, Russia said on Thursday, reflecting the concerns of developing economies that a withdrawal of U.S. monetary stimulus could cause market turmoil and capital flight.

G20 host Russia struggles with chronic investor mistrust

LONDON: A $2 trillion economy, a seat at the top table of world powers and a stock market that trades at valuations cheaper than Pakistan - G20 host Russia is still struggling to gain the trust of international capital.

G20 should focus on debts, not Japan-bashing: Russia

MOSCOW (Reuters) - Russia's top financial diplomat said the Group of 20 should focus on making new commitments to curb borrowing, and not rush to judge Japan's bid to reflate its economy when policy makers meet this month.

G20 eyes Russia's WTO entry this year

Group of 20 nations support Russia's bid to complete negotiations this year to join the World Trade Organisation, the conclusions of a G20 farm ministers meeting said on Thursday.

After years of talks, Russia aims to become a member of the global trade watchdog in December, but Russian Economy Minister Elvira Nabiullina warned recently that entry could be delayed for years if key issues were not settled by the end of next month.