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Indian Family Wipeout Over iPhone: The Dangerous Lure Of Consumer Tech Debt

Young buyers walk into physical retail stores, hand over basic identity documents and walk out with a consumer electronic device that costs more than their entire family's monthly take-home income

Indian Family Wipeout Over iPhone: The Dangerous Lure Of Consumer Tech Debt

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Rio de Janeiro Debt: US$5 Billion Back on the Table

Rio de Janeiro debt talks cover about 26 billion reais, roughly US$5 billion, owed to Banco do Brasil and BNDES. The post Rio de Janeiro Debt: US$5 Billion Back on the Table appeared first on The Rio…

  • Rio de Janeiro seeks to renegotiate US$5.04 billion in bank loans.
  • Governor Ricardo Couto leading debt discussions with major institutions.
  • Potential restructuring could lower interest rates and extend repayment schedules.

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