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# Eurozone

This Friday could be one of the biggest days in European history - here's why

EU leaders are due to meet in Brussels for a summit that could be make-or-break for the euro.

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Dec 4th 2011, 8:45 AM

Evening Wrap

The 5 at 5 5 minutes, 5 stories, 5 o’clock…

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Dec 1st 2011, 4:48 PM

# Markets

Markets regain confidence after world banks' move

Asian stocks and shares rose overnight, in a sign that markets are welcoming yesterdays intervention by six central banks.

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Dec 1st 2011, 8:20 AM

# Banks

World banks move to bolster global economy

The ECB, US Federal Reserve and central banks in Japan, Swizterland, Canada and Britain are backing a move to make it easier for banks to access dollars if they need to.

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Nov 30th 2011, 3:19 PM

# Eurozone

Credit ratings of ALL European nations under threat, warns Moody's

The ratings agency said “multiple defaults” are now a possibility, and that more than one country could be forced to leave the euro.

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Nov 28th 2011, 7:24 AM

Voices

Column: If we want to get out of this crisis, we must remember who put us here

The financial markets plunged us into economic meltdown, writes Hugh Torpey – so why are we still listening to them?

Nov 27th 2011, 6:00 PM

# Be prepared

British government warns embassies to be prepared for euro collapse - report

Diplomats in eurozone countries are being told to be prepared to help expats if the single currency collapses.

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Nov 26th 2011, 1:36 PM

# Belgium

Belgium: Things are getting worse by the minute

A Belgian reader emails his take on the latest worrying developments there – and what action the country’s political leaders need to take.

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Nov 23rd 2011, 3:05 PM

# Markets

"Disaster" German bond auction sends European markets down

Germany issues €6bn in 10-year bonds – but only €3.8bn were sold, leaving the central bank to step in and buy the rest.

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Nov 23rd 2011, 1:40 PM

# spainwreck

Spain in the firing line as borrowing costs hit new highs

The price of borrowing for Spain is approaching the 7 per cent barrier, after both Spain and France struggled with bond auctions.

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Nov 17th 2011, 11:48 AM

# New Beginning

Monti announces Italian cabinet - and will be his own finance minister

The new Italian cabinet is made up mostly of independent technocrats, and will see Monti double up as PM and finance minister.

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Nov 16th 2011, 1:59 PM

# Italy

Monti set to announce new Italian government

Mario Monti completes two days of tense negotiations, and is set to present his new government to the president this morning.

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Nov 16th 2011, 8:02 AM

# Bond Markets

Italian borrowing costs spike again as coalition talks go on

The markets seem nervous about Mario Monti’s attempts to form a government – while a Spanish bond auction also goes badly.

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Nov 15th 2011, 2:30 PM

# France

Concern for France's AAA rating as 10-year bond yields rise

Investors are becoming increasingly concerned about France’s overall debt and deficit levels.

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Nov 14th 2011, 6:39 PM

# Italy

Italy offloads €3bn in bonds after appointment of ‘Super Mario’ Monti

Mario Monti’s designation as prime minister appears to soothe investors, who are lowering the interest rate Italy must pay for loans.

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Nov 14th 2011, 10:32 AM

# Eurozone

Tick tock... All eyes on the euro when markets open on Monday

Will the ECB step in tomorrow or try to wait things out?

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Nov 13th 2011, 1:14 PM

# Markets

Cost of Italian borrowing falls

The markets are looking a little better today.

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Nov 10th 2011, 10:15 AM

# Markets

Italian borrowing rates briefly hit new record but markets are up

So what does that mean?

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Nov 8th 2011, 9:34 AM

# Italy

Berlusconi facing crucial vote as fears grow over Italy

A normally procedural vote will be closely scrutinised as Italian borrowing costs hit new highs.

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Nov 8th 2011, 7:44 AM

# Greece

Greek prime minister survives confidence vote

George Papandreou has made a pledge to step aside if necessary, and has called for a new coalition government.

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Nov 5th 2011, 7:53 AM

# Cut

Surprise! ECB cuts interest rate to 1.25 per cent

On his first day in the job, ECB president Mario Draghi surprised everyone by cutting the eurozone’s main interest rate.

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Nov 3rd 2011, 1:21 PM

Voices

Column: Confused about what will happen to the euro? Everyone is.

Former trader Nick Leeson speaks to those working at the heart of financial markets and finds that uncertainty and confusion is thwarting a move forward.

Nov 1st 2011, 8:30 PM

# Markets

Markets drop on Greek referendum 'grenade'

Investors react to news that Greece intends to hold a referendum on its latest bailout agreement, despite the unpopularity of the deal.

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Nov 1st 2011, 2:51 PM

# Markets

European markets react positively to Eurozone deal

Shares were up across the continent as trading opened this morning.

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Oct 27th 2011, 9:27 AM

# Tablets

Amazon profits nosedive as it takes on Apple in tablet war

The company is selling Kindles at a loss to compete with the iPad – driving its profits down by 73 per cent.

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Oct 26th 2011, 9:39 AM

# Eurozone

G20 urges Eurozone leaders to come up with 'comprehensive plan'

A summit of Eurozone leaders next Sunday is expected to be decisive for the long-term economic prospects of the region.

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Oct 17th 2011, 8:57 AM

# Markets

Dexia shares plummet over fears of debt exposure - despite government guarantee

Dexia loses a massive chunk of its value, despite moves by both the French and Belgian governments to guarantee its assets.

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Oct 4th 2011, 1:15 PM

# Markets

Asian markets fall on Greek debt fears as eurozone inflation hits 3 per cent

The eurozone inflation jump suggests the ECB may hold off on cutting interest rates this week.

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Oct 3rd 2011, 7:47 AM

# Markets

Wall Street ends worst quarter since 2008

Global stocks were down today as fears on the global economy show no signs of abating.

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Sep 30th 2011, 9:58 PM

# Greek tragedy?

European markets open down following Germany's bailout vote

US markets finished in positive territory last night, but a European rally faded – while Asian markets were flat this morning.

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Sep 30th 2011, 9:43 AM

# Greece

Merkel warns against Greek default - but says 'firewall' is needed

A ‘firewall’ is needed in order to stop Euro members falling like dominoes, Angela Merkel says – though Greece is sustainable for now.

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Sep 26th 2011, 8:56 AM

# Markets

Stock markets tread water after dire day of heavy losses

European stock markets had recorded sharp gains when they opened, but have since lost them and are broadly flat.

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Sep 23rd 2011, 9:39 AM

Good Morning

The 9 at 9 Nine things to know by 9am: Baby boom for Ireland, Palestine launches bid for statehood, and a case of spontaneous combustion in Galway…

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Sep 23rd 2011, 8:32 AM

# Markets

US stocks fall on economy fears

More market jitters in the US today as the Dow Jones closes down almost 400 points, while the S&P500 and Nasdaq fall also.

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Sep 22nd 2011, 9:26 PM

# US Economy

US markets slide despite Fed's $400bn bond investment

The US Federal Reserve announces the purchase of $400bn in 6-year and 30-year bonds, hoping to drive down interest rates.

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Sep 22nd 2011, 11:59 AM

# Bond Markets

ECB spent €14bn on Spanish and Italian bonds last week...

…and its input was virtually worthless, because prices today are pretty much exactly where they were seven days ago.

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Sep 12th 2011, 3:20 PM

# Markets

Markets enter panic mode as fears grow over Greek default

Rumours that Greece may still default have sent markets into a nosedive, as the Euro falls and the cost of borrowing rises.

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Sep 12th 2011, 1:45 PM

# Bailout Case

German court to rule on legality of Greek bailout

A bailout was later agreed for Ireland and Portugal but was it legal under German and EU law? A court decides today.

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Sep 7th 2011, 7:11 AM

# Markets

Markets take a nose dive as bond crisis returns with a bang

Christine Lagarde says there’s a “crisis of confidence”. No kidding: markets are slipping while borrowing costs are back on the up.

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Sep 6th 2011, 8:34 AM

# Markets

Global markets fall on US and eurozone fears

Concerns over US economic recovery and the eurozone debt crisis are bringing the markets down.

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Sep 5th 2011, 2:10 PM