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Reuters alone with news that an IMF deal was in the works 10.26.2008 Reuters in Budapest was alone with news on Oct 26 news that a deal with the IMF was imminent. Confirmation of a substantial financing package to help Hungary weather the financial crisis came several hours later from Washington. It was only at this point that other news providers caught up with the Reuters story. The rescue deal helped to steady Hungary’s currency when markets reopened on Oct 27. Reuters Firsts will need at least flash player 9 to give you the full experience. The latest Flash player can be downloaded here	firsts across any industry Commodities & Energy Energy, metals, agricultural and environmental markets FX & Money Markets Macroeconomics, monetary policy, FX and money markets Politics & Risk Politics and political risk Equity & Derivatives Companies, sectors, M&A and the financial industry Fixed Income Sovereign and corporate debt, credit, and ratings firsts by region Americas View stories from this region Europe / Middle East / Africa View stories from this region Asia View stories from this region Emerging Markets View stories from this region

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Politics and political risk

Reuters alone with news that an IMF deal was in the works

10.26.2008

Reuters in Budapest was alone with news on Oct 26 news that a deal with the IMF was imminent. Confirmation of a substantial financing package to help Hungary weather the financial crisis came several hours later from Washington. It was only at this point that other news providers caught up with the Reuters story. The rescue deal helped to steady Hungary’s currency when markets reopened on Oct 27.

Reuters Firsts will need at least flash player 9 to give you the full experience. The latest Flash player can be downloaded here