EXCLUSIVE U.S. weighs Chevron request to take Venezuela oil for debt payments -sources

The Biden administration is considering a Chevron Corp (CVX.N) proposal to allow the U.S. oil major to accept and trade Venezuelan oil cargoes to recoup unpaid debt, four people close to the discussions said.
Germany’s incoming finance minister rings alarm bell on inflation

Germany’s incoming Finance Minister Christian Lindner on Tuesday vowed to champion solid public finances and a reduction of debt levels across the euro zone so that the European Central Bank (ECB) could fight inflation without hesitation if needed.
U.S. lawmaker introduces bill to restore FTC ability to get money back from scammers

Representative Tony Cardenas, along with other Democrats, has introduced a bill that would restore the Federal Trade Commission’s ability to force scam artists and deceptive companies to return ill-gotten gains.