Greece Crisis: IMF chief warns on expensive cost of Greek exit from euro Tweet ATHENS: IMF chief Christine Lagarde warned of "extremely expensive" consequences were Greece to leave the euro zone, a once taboo possibility that European leaders... (photo: AP / Lionel Cironneau) The Times of India Economy European Union Greece Photos Wikipedia: Economy of Greece |
Asia stocks rise after Greece sets election date BANGKOK — Asian stocks were mostly higher Thursday as markets adjusted to Greece's possible exit from the euro common currency and traders hunted for bargains after... (photo: WN / Rubielyn Bunag) Springfield News-Sun Bangkok Economy Greece Photos Wikipedia: Sharp Corporation |
Spain borrowing costs set to rise amid Greece fears Spain's borrowing costs look set to spike on Thursday when the country's treasury sells up to 2.5bn euros (£2bn; $3.2bn) of three- and four-year sovereign... (photo: WN / Rubielyn Bunag) BBC News Greece Market Photos Spain Wikipedia: European sovereign-debt crisis |
Nikkei slips on Greece fears but Japan GDP supports Tweet TOKYO: The Nikkei share average slipped on Thursday on heightened concerns over Greece after news that some Greek banks have been denied funding by the European... (photo: Creative Commons / Jastrow) The Times of India Economy Greece Japan Photos Wikipedia: Nikkei 225 |
US stock futures up, worries linger about Greece NEW YORK — U.S. stock futures are edging higher on strong data from the housing sector, yet worries persist that Greek debt problems could fracture... (photo: WN / Rubielyn Bunag) Palm Beach Post Economy Greece Photos Stock Wikipedia: Dow Jones Industrial Average |
Gold drops as Greece batters global markets Gold fell for a fourth straight day to its lowest since late December on Wednesday, sucked into a broad-based sell-off that dented global markets on the back of alarm... (photo: WN / Ahmed Deeb) Independent online (SA) Commodities Investors Markets Photos Wikipedia: Gold |
Greece to decide on interim government ATHENS, Greece - Greece's president convened the crisis-struck country's political leaders once more Wednesday, this time to appoint a caretaker government that will lead... (photo: AP / Aris Messinis, pool) CNBC Economy Election Greece Photos Wikipedia: Greek legislative election, 2012 |
Merkel says she wants Greece in euro, would consider growth measures German Chancellor Angela Merkel insists she wants Greece to stay in the euro and has left open the option of agreeing more measures designed to boost growth. "I want... (photo: AP / Markus Schreiber) Kathimerini Europe Germany Greece Photos Wikipedia: Greek government-debt crisis |
World stocks fall amid political turmoil in Greece BANGKOK - (AP) -- World stocks dived Wednesday after a failure by Greece's political leaders to form a coalition government set the stage for new elections next month,... (photo: WN / Sweet Radoc) Newsday Bangkok Market Photos Stock Wikipedia: Hyundai Motor Company |
Asia stocks fall amid political turmoil in Greece Asian stocks dived Wednesday after a failure by Greece's political leaders to form a coalition government set the stage for new elections next month, keeping Europe's... (photo: Public Domain / IFCAR) WPXI Economy Greece Market Photos Wikipedia: Hyundai Motor Company |
Greece to go back to the polls after President fails to form Coalition "It is absolutely necessary to have the broader support of political parties" ... Antonis Samaras, New Democracy leader. Photo: AFP ATHENS: Greece will be going to... (photo: AP / Aris Messinis) Canberra Times Economy Election Greece Photos Wikipedia: Greek legislative election, 2012 |
Nikkei closes at 3-1/2 month low on Greece fears Tweet TOKYO: Japan's Nikkei share average fell to a 3-1/2 month closing low on Tuesday, weighed down by exporters with exposure to Europe after Greece struggled to form a... (photo: WN / Rubielyn Bunag) The Times of India Greece Nikkei Photos Tokyo Wikipedia: Nissan Motors |
Gold falls to 4-1/2 month low on Greece risks SINGAPORE (Reuters) - Gold dropped to its lowest since late December as the euro sank against the U.S. dollar on worries that a worsening debt crisis in Greece could... (photo: WN / Akgun Semra) Reuters Jewelers Photos Prices Singapore Wikipedia: Gold |
UN Envoy Urges Serbia and Kosovo to Overcome Past Feuds Tuesday, 15 May 2012, 3:57 pm Press Release: UN News UN Envoy Urges Serbia and Kosovo to Overcome Past Feuds and Seek Stability New York, May 14 2012 - The United Nations... (photo: UN / Evan Schneider) Scoop Kosovo Photos Security Council Serbia UN Wikipedia: Kosovo |
Fresh talks in Greece as fears of euro exit grow Further talks are due in Greece amid a scramble to try to secure a workable government following inconclusive elections nine days ago. Leftist parties have signalled... (photo: AP / Petros Giannakouris) BBC News Europe Greece Photos Politics Wikipedia: Greek legislative election, 2012 |
What happens if Greece exits Europe's single currency People walk past a monument featuring a replica of the last edition of the Greek currency, the drachma, in the centre of Athens. Photo: AFP/Aris Messinis Europe's ruling... (photo: EC / EC) Canberra Times Currency EUrozone Europe Greece Photos Wikipedia: Eurozone |
Merkel tells Greece to back cuts or face euro exit Greece may be forced to leave the euro if the country refuses to implement spending cuts agreed with the European Union, Angela Merkel warned. "I believe it’s better for... (photo: Creative Commons / FishInWater) The Daily Telegraph Euro Germany Greece Photos Wikipedia: Greek government-debt crisis |
Stocks face weak start on Greece woes The Australian market is set to open sharply lower following falls on European and US markets overnight. This morning, the June share price index futures contract is down... (photo: WN/Pat Seng) Canberra Times Greece Market Photos Stock Wikipedia: Australian Securities Exchange |
Greece fears spark stock sell-off Global stocks slid on worries Greece could leave the eurozone, while oil prices fell after a move by economic powerhouse China to prop up lending sparked fears its... (photo: AP / Petros Giannakouris) Canberra Times Economy Greece Photos Stock Wikipedia: Economy of Greece |
Heavy snow surprises Bosnians after a hot weekend SARAJEVO, Bosnia-Herzegovina — Just as they stashed away their winter clothes and started forgetting last winter's heavy snowfall, Bosnians are again looking for... (photo: WN / Imran Nissar) Atlanta Journal Bosnia Photos Snowfall Wikipedia: Bosnia (region) Winter |