Yellen Says G7 Likely To Agree On $50B Ukraine Loan Terms By October; U.S. Treasury Needs Assurance Frozen Russian Assets Will Cover Loan, Not U.S. Taxpayers; EU Working On Alternatives To Meet Sanctions And U.S. Needs
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U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen announced that the G7 is likely to agree on $50 billion loan terms for Ukraine by October. The U.S. Treasury requires assurance that frozen Russian assets will cover the loan, not U.S. taxpayers. The EU is working on alternatives to meet sanctions and U.S. needs.
July 26, 2024 | 6:25 pm
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The potential agreement on a $50 billion loan for Ukraine by the G7, with assurances that frozen Russian assets will cover the loan, could stabilize market sentiment. The EU's efforts to meet sanctions and U.S. needs may also impact broader market conditions.
The news suggests a coordinated international effort to support Ukraine without burdening U.S. taxpayers, which could be seen positively by investors. The EU's involvement in finding alternatives to meet sanctions and U.S. needs adds to the potential for market stability.
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