April 24, 2012

Euro slammed by poor data, European political risks

NEW YORK (Reuters) - The euro slid against the dollar on Monday after two days of gains, rattled by poor euro zone data and concerns that the region's debt crisis could spread to other healthier European nations after Dutch officials failed to agree on budget cuts.

April 23, 2012

Canada rate hikes predicted despite tame inflation

OTTAWA (Reuters) - A drop in Canada's year-on-year inflation rate to an 18-month low in March will not delay interest rate hikes by the Bank of Canada, which is paying closer attention to economic growth, analysts said on Friday.

April 21, 2012

April 20, 2012

Spain bond auction sees strong demand

There was relief at the result of Spain's bond auction on Thursday, in which there was strong demand, even though some borrowing costs rose.

April 19, 2012

Greece May Delay Banks Plan

ATHENS—Greece's government is likely to push back final decisions on a much-awaited plan to recapitalize the nation's banks until after May 6 elections, senior government officials said Wednesday, as it wrestles with the thorny issue of how to rescue the country's mortally wounded lenders.