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(Bloomberg) -- The Biden administration is debating whether to ease some sanctions on Venezuela to let Chevron Corp. speak directly with President Nicolas Maduro’s government, as the U.S. looks for ways to jump-start stalled talks with the political opposition, people familiar with the matter said.

(Bloomberg) -- JPMorgan Chase & Co. processed a coupon payment from Russia for one of its dollar-denominated eurobonds, allowing the nation to continue sidestepping a default. JPMorgan, which is listed as a paying agent on the prospectus for Russia’s debt due in 2030, processed an $87.

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Veteran fraudster Peter Taylor, 62, printed up convincing-looking flyers and business cards, presenting himself as a legitimate antiques expert.

(Bloomberg) -- Only 14 months ago Argentina’s YPF SA was a nightmare for investors caught out by a $6 billion distressed debt restructuring. Now, in a swift turnaround, the 100-year-old state-run oil company is producing the best fixed-income returns in all of emerging markets.

(Bloomberg) -- Colombia surprised traders and economists with an interest rate increase that was smaller than expected given the recent surge in inflation. The central bank lifted its key rate by one percentage point to 5%, governor Leonardo Villar told reporters Thursday.

One week after testimony began, attorneys presented closing arguments Tuesday in the retrial of two men charged in connection with near-fatal shooting of Nick Carnevale years ago at a party

(Bloomberg) -- Ghana’s inflation rate jumping to a near six-year high in February, a currency depreciation and soaring commodity prices may lead its monetary policy committee to increase borrowing costs when it meets later this month. Inflation accelerated to 15.7% from 13.

(Bloomberg) -- Thailand’s central bank is expected to keep interest rates at a record low on Wednesday, sustaining its focus on a nascent economic recovery rather than battling inflation that’s hit the fastest pace in more than 13 years.

(Bloomberg) -- European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde warned of the detrimental consequences of Russia’s war in Ukraine and urged governments and investors to make funding available to strengthen the continent’s resilience.