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European Markets Rise Ahead of German Data
Market participants to track German inflation and investor confidence data today.
Greece Budget Beats Target to Report Surprise Primary Surplus
European rescue funds help Greek budget to reach surplus for seven months to July.
European Banks Axed 5,500 Branches in 2012
There are now 20,000 fewer branches around the European Union than 2008
Mark Carney's First Female MPC Member: Vicky Pryce, Stephanie Flanders or Gillian Tett?
Bank of England Govenor Mark Carney bemoaned the "striking" lack of women policymakers, but who would be his first?
Has Eurozone Finally Turned the Corner? Business Activity Expands For First Time in 18 Months
Markit Eurozone composite PMI rises to 50.5 in July from 48.7 in June on accelerated activity in Germany.
Latin American Countries Refuse to Back IMF Greece Bailouts
Brazil and 10 small nations in Central and South America and the Caribbean refuse to support bankrolling Greece.
Eurozone Unemployment Falls for First Time Since 2011
Unemployed people in the region decreased by 24,000 in June to 19.3 million from May, says Eurostat.
IMF Approves €1.7bn Greece Bailout Tranche
The International Monetary Fund gives greenlight on confidence that the country will stick to strict reforms
Italy's Prime Minister Enrico Letta Slams Europe's Handling of Greece's Sovereign Debt Crisis
Letta says there were 'serious mistakes made by Europe in the past few years'
Spain Taps Deposit Guarantee Fund for €1.8bn NCG Banco and Catalunya Banc Bailouts
As a result of the deal, the DGF will hold a 26% stake in NCG Banco and 32.5% of Catalunya Banc.
Greece Approves 25,000 Public Sector Job Cuts and Transfers [VIDEO]
Prime Minister Antonis Samaras's two-party coalition scrapes through vote.
European Commission Vice-President Viviane Reding Calls for 'Troika' Abolition
Europe needs to work out problems on its own after IMF, EC and ECB group disbanded.
Portugal Political Crisis Prompts Bailout Review Delay
Government secures 'state of the economy' review respite as it tackles fractured political situation.
European Union Overhauls Bank Bailout Rules
Troubled banks will need to present detailed restructuring plans to get rescue package.
Greek Workers to Strike as Government to Axe More Jobs and Increase Tax Collection
Workers will go on 24-hour strike as finance minister Yannis Stournaras confirms stricter enforcement of austerity plans.
EU Debates Creation of Agency to Salvage or Shut Failing Banks
European Commission will propose the creation of a new group, supervised by the ECB, to determine banks' fate
Greece in Crisis: The Human Fallout of Austerity Measures [SLIDESHOW]
Greece may have secured €6.8bn in aid but more job and spending cuts are on the horizon
EU and IMF Give Greece €6.8bn Bankruptcy Lifeline [VIDEO]
Greece still has to administer reforms and slash public sector jobs in order to get full €8.1bn tranche.
Greece in Crisis as Lenders Remain Divided on Delaying Bailout
Eurozone leaders to decide whether to grant Greece next rescue package tranche.
Spain's Banks Do Not Need More Bailout Funds
European Commission and ECB document shows Spain financial sector stable for moment.
Cyprus Launches Criminal Investigation Into Financial Collapse
Authorities will dig deeper into what caused a financial crisis after it was forced to accept a bumper state bailout
Greece to Clinch Bailout Deal with Lenders [VIDEO]
Finance Minister Yannis Stournaras says €8.1bn in rescue package payment will be made
European Market Investors React Cautiously Ahead of Key US Job Figures
US labour market data can influence the Fed's QE decision
Asian Markets Leap on European and UK Central Bank Decisions
However, markets are waiting for US job figures, which could have an impact on Federal Reserve bond programme.
European Markets Rise Ahead of Crucial Central Bank Meetings
The ECB and the BoE are expected to keep interest-rates unchanged.
Greece to Resume Talks With Lenders for €8.1bn Bailout
Greece to hold talks with IMF, European Central Bank and European Commission.
EU Summit: Leaders Seal Banks, Budget and Youth Unemployment Deals [VIDEO]
European Union leaders agree on steps to fight youth unemployment and settle deals on banking resolution and budgets.
EU at Loggerheads Over Who Pays When Banks Fail
Finance Ministers argue for 20 hours straight in Luxembourg, but fail to strike deal.
EU Mulls Whether to Force Big Savers to Bail out Banks [VIDEO]
Finance ministers to forge new rules on who should pay for bank bailouts - big savers or the ordinary taxpayer.
Eurozone to See 7th Straight Quarterly Recession Despite Improved Manufacturing
The Markit flash manufacturing PMI rose to a 16-month high at 48.7 from 48.3 in May.