Greece optimism lifts world stocks but strong dollar tempers euro

Last Updated: Tuesday, June 23, 2015, 15:11

Signs that a deal could be at hand to stave off a Greek default lifted global shares on Tuesday and cut borrowing costs for euro zone countries seen as most vulnerable to the protracted crisis.

Europe gains on Greek hopes; dollar up before US data

Last Updated: Friday, June 12, 2015, 13:03

Europe`s main bourses picked after a slow start. The benchmark FTSEurofirst 300 was last up 0.6 percent, as hopes Greece was closing in on a deal with the European Union, International Monetary Fund and European Central Bank. Greek stocks surged 7 percent.

European stocks extend gains, dollar lifted by Fed feelings

Last Updated: Thursday, June 11, 2015, 15:08

Europe`s main bourses picked after a slow start with the region`s benchmark FTSEurofirst 300 last up 0.5 percent, as hopes returned that Greece was close to sealing a deal with its creditors. Athens` stock market surged more than 6 percent.

Europe shares set for worst week of 2015

Last Updated: Friday, June 5, 2015, 17:22

The pan-European FTSEurofirst 300 index was down 1.2 percent by 1057 GMT as euro zone bond yields rose, especially on the bloc`s periphery, while the euro consolidated this week`s hefty gains.

China recovery helps European shares; eyes on Greece

Last Updated: Monday, June 1, 2015, 20:54

European shares rose on Monday, helped by an almost five percent rally in Chinese stock markets and rumours of progress in Greece`s debt talks that halted sales of the euro.

German data lead Europe shares higher, dollar steadies

Last Updated: Monday, May 4, 2015, 18:15

The Euro Stoxx index of euro zone shares was up 1 percent, retaking some of the ground lost in a decline last Wednesday, when a rising euro hit export-sensitive German stocks.

Wall Street falls; European shares rise on optimism over Greece

Last Updated: Tuesday, April 28, 2015, 04:54

Wall Street shares fell on Monday, dragged lower by biotech and healthcare stocks, while European shares and the euro advanced on optimism over talks between Greece and its lenders after Greece reshuffled its negotiating team.

Earnings lift European shares towards 2015 high

Last Updated: Friday, April 24, 2015, 13:19

The FTSEurofirst 300 was up 0.4 percent at 1,627.56 by 0704 GMT.

Europe shares rally on ECB; Wall St up on earnings

Last Updated: Wednesday, April 15, 2015, 22:20

European shares hit a 14-year high and the euro fell on Wednesday after the European Central Bank affirmed its loose policy stance, while U.S. stocks rallied after several strong earnings reports.

Central banks help European shares to a 14-year high

Last Updated: Wednesday, April 15, 2015, 18:19

European shares hit a 14-year high and the euro fell on Wednesday after the European Central Bank affirmed its loose policy stance and as weak data from China raised prospects of monetary easing there too.

Nikkei tops 20,000, European shares hit 15-yr high

Last Updated: Friday, April 10, 2015, 18:40

World shares tested record highs on Friday as hopes of more easy money from top central banks pushed Japan`s Nikkei past 20,000 points for the first time in 15 years and European stocks reached similar heights.

European shares dip but hold near highs

Last Updated: Wednesday, March 25, 2015, 18:40

European shares dipped on Wednesday but held near multi-year highs and the euro rose against the dollar after a survey showed the German business climate improving.