Eurogroup head says `sad` Greece referendum move `closes door` to further talks

Last Updated: Saturday, June 27, 2015, 17:47

"The Greek government has apparently rejected our last proposals... that is a sad decision for Greece because it has closed the door for further talks where the door was still open in my mind," the Dutch finance minister said as he arrived for talks with his eurozone counterparts.

Eurozone ministers face shock Greece referendum call

Last Updated: Saturday, June 27, 2015, 16:13

The gambit by Tsipras heightened anxiety over a possible Greek default next Tuesday that could potentially push Greece towards an exit of the eurozone and risk throwing the European Union project as a whole into crisis.

EU wakes up to `Brexit` nightmare after British vote

Last Updated: Friday, May 8, 2015, 22:43

Europe confronted on Friday the cold certainty of an unprecedented British referendum on EU membership after David Cameron`s election win, with two years of tough talks ahead to prevent a so-called "Brexit".

Gold price dips after overnight surge, but holds above $1,200

Last Updated: Tuesday, December 2, 2014, 07:05

Gold slipped on Tuesday but retained most of the gains from its biggest daily jump in a year the day before as a rebound in oil prices and a weaker dollar burnished its appeal as a hedge.

Proposal on gold reserves rejected in Swiss referendum

Last Updated: Monday, December 1, 2014, 09:10

Swiss voters on Sunday flatly rejected in a referendum a proposal stipulating the central bank in Switzerland to increase its gold reserves.

Swiss referendum may trigger short-term sell off in gold

Last Updated: Monday, December 1, 2014, 08:54

Gold prices may see steep decline in the coming days as Swiss voters overwhelmingly rejected proposals on Sunday to boost gold reserves.

Gold tumbles after Swiss referendum, oil hits 5-year low

Last Updated: Monday, December 1, 2014, 08:16

Gold prices tumbled on Monday after Swiss voters overwhelmingly rejected proposals to boost gold reserves in a referendum, joining the broad rout in commodities that sent oil prices to five-year lows and copper to four-year lows.

Swiss voters reject gold, immigration proposals, salvaging EU ties

Last Updated: Monday, December 1, 2014, 00:36

Swiss voters overwhelmingly rejected proposals on Sunday to boost gold reserves and impose strict new curbs on immigration, averting a potential nightmare for policymakers struggling with a popular backlash against the country`s open borders.

Weekly review: Gold price tumbles by Rs 400

Last Updated: Sunday, November 30, 2014, 06:50

Gold prices tumbled by over Rs 400 per ten grams during the week after rebounding from their multi-year lows following renewed selling in the backdrop of heightened global volatility.

Britain`s EU referendum suffers big setback

Last Updated: Saturday, January 25, 2014, 03:37

Britain`s planned 2017 referendum on whether to stay in the European Union was close to collapse Friday after Prime Minister David Cameron`s party suffered a major setback.

Egypt voters back constitution as roadmap advances

Last Updated: Thursday, January 16, 2014, 10:05

Egypt`s new constitution was overwhelmingly approved in a referendum, state media reported on Thursday, an expected victory that nudges army chief General Abdel Fattah al-Sisi ever closer to a bid for the presidency.

Egypt leaders hope referendum grants stamp of legitimacy

Last Updated: Sunday, January 12, 2014, 21:50

Egypt will hold a referendum this week on a new constitution, in a vote seen as a test of popularity for army chief Abdel Fattah al-Sisi as he eyes the presidency after ousting Mohamed Morsi.