Euro zone factories end 2013 on a high, but France a worry: PMIs

(Reuters) - Euro zone manufacturing grew at the fastest rate since mid-2011 in December on brisk business in Germany and Italy, setting the stage for a solid start to the year after a tumultuous 2013, a survey showed on Thursday.

Euro to be 2013's top-performing major currency

NEW YORK: Although easing back on Tuesday, the euro remained on track to be the world's best-performing major currency this year, while the dollar looked set for its biggest annual gain against the yen since 1979.

Greece will require no further aid after bailout exit: Antonis Samaras

ATHENS: Greece will exit its EU-IMF bailout agreement as scheduled in 2014 and will require no further loans, Prime Minister Antonis Samaras said today.

Euro Still Vulnerable Despite Rising Against Dollar

The euro rose broadly on Monday, as euro zone banks repatriated foreign-held assets before year-end and after the European Central Bank chief said there was no urgent need to cut interest rates.

EU's Herman Van Rompuy sees European economic revival in 2014

BRUSSELS: European Council president Herman Van Rompuy on Sunday forecast an economic upswing for Europe in 2014 in an interview with a Flemish-speaking broascaster.