Fiscal Consolidation Efforts Improve Croatian Debt Outlook – Fitch Solutions

Key View Even as austerity is progressively relaxed, Croatias fiscal position will not deteriorate substantially, thanks to solid growth in revenues. This will be underpinned by a strong private consumption outlook and a robust tourism sector. Solid real GDP growth and primary budget surpluses will improve the outlook for Croatias high debt burden over the…

WSJ Investigation: China Offered to Bail Out Troubled Malaysian Fund in Return for Deals – WSJ – The Wall Street Journal

Senior Chinese leaders offered in 2016 to help bail out a Malaysian government fund at the center of a swelling, multibillion-dollar graft scandal, according to minutes from a series of previously undisclosed meetings reviewed by The Wall Street Journal. Chinese officials told visiting Malaysians that China would use its influence to try to get the…

New rules slightly ease burden on those with medical debt – KUTV 2News

More than one-quarter of Americans with health insurance have received a surprise medical bill, according to a new survey from Consumer Reports. Those healthcare charges can have big consequences because medical bills can drag down your credit score. (Photo: KUTV) (KUTV) More than one-quarter of Americans with health insurance have received a surprise medical bill,…