Euro-Area Bonds Rise on Fed Minutes as Greece, Ireland Sell Debt

European government bonds advanced after Federal Reserve minutes damped speculation U.S. policy makers are moving toward raising interest rates, and as Greece returned to debt markets for the first time since 2010.

Euro Declines After Italian Debt Auction; Dollar, Brazilian Real Advance

The euro touched a seven-week low against the dollar, falling for a fourth week, as Italian borrowing costs jumped to the highest level since 1997, adding to speculation Europe’s sovereign-debt crisis is spreading.