Key Economic News to Watch This Week: Feb. 20
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A quick preview of the key economic events for the upcoming week:
After being held hostage by the Greek drama, leaders from the eurozone are expected to meet again this week. But the important question is – when will the drama stop?
On the other hand, a series of eurozone and U.S. economic data this week will reveal how the two economic powerhouses are keeping up.
Monday, February 20
A quick preview of the key economic events for the upcoming week:
After being held hostage by the Greek drama, leaders from the eurozone are expected to meet again this week. But the important question is – when will the drama stop?
On the other hand, a series of eurozone and U.S. economic data this week will reveal how the two economic powerhouses are keeping up.
Monday, February 20
Eurozone countries hold informal talks in Brussels on resolving the spiraling debt crisis. An approval of the Greek bailout package, if coupled with upbeat Euro-zone economic data throughout the week, could give the euro a boost.
Senior UN nuclear officials visit Iran for second time over nuclear arms concerns.
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ASEAN Summit takes place in Cambodia.
Related: ASEAN – Association Of Southeast Asian Nations
Related: Economic Relationship among ASEAN Nations
The United States observes Presidents’ Day – a federal holiday where Congress goes on recess for a week.
Tuesday, February 21
A group of 26 countries, including Russia, India and China, vehemently opposed to the EU’s aviation emissions trading scheme will meet in Moscow to discuss a plan of action.
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Yemen holds a presidential election, after Ali Abdullah Saleh was removed from office following a 33- year rule.
Annual Islamic Finance Summit takes place in London.
Mardi Gras takes place in New Orleans.
Wednesday, February 22
Bill Gates, Microsoft founder and philanthropist, addresses food safety issues at the International Fund for Agricultural Development meeting in Rome.
Thursday, February 23
Senior officials from Ethiopia, Kenya, the United States, African Union and European Union will meet in London for the London conference on Somalia, where topics like security, counter-terrorism, local stability and international coordination will be discussed.
US and North Korean officials meet in Beijing to discuss nuclear issues.
Friday, February 24
The Friends of Syria, a group of Arab and western countries formed to try to resolve the violent crisis afflicting the country, holds its first meeting in Tunis.
The 2012 US Monetary Policy Forum, which brings together academics, market economists and policy makers, takes place at the Booth School of Business. Program includes topics on the U.S. housing debt, and its effect on interest rates.
Saturday, February 25
Planned rallies in support of Vladimir Putin take place in Moscow.
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Finance ministers and central bank governors from the Group of 20 leading industrial countries hold a two-day meeting in Mexico City.
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