First Saudi Sovereign Debt Since '07 Seen This Year as Oil Bites

Saudi Arabia may issue sovereign debt for the first time since 2007 this year after oil’s decline sent its cash reserves plunging, according to Ashmore Group Plc.

Moody's says uncertain Greece could fund itself after bailout

Nov 15 (Reuters) - Moody's said there was doubt that Greece would be in a position to finance itself without any assistance after its international bailout ends later this year, a senior executive at the rating agency told a Greek newspaper.

Portugal Leads Drop in Euro-Area Bonds on Espirito Santo Concern

Portuguese government bonds led a decline in the region’s higher-yielding sovereign securities as shares in the nation’s financial institutions dropped after some companies missed payments on short-term debt.

Cyprus rescue marks "game-changer" for Europe's banks

LONDON: If the bailout of Cyprus is a template for European rescue deals it marks a "game-changer" for banks that could raise funding costs, see deposits shift more quickly and delay the prospect of higher dividends.