EU ready to help Greece in 'whatever way necessary'

(BRUSSELS) - The EU will help twice-bailed out Greece "in whatever way necessary," the bloc's top economics official said Thursday, as stocks plunged across Europe on fears of a return of the eurozone debt crisis.

European banks face toughest stress tests yet

European banks must show they can survive simultaneous routs in bonds, property and stocks in the toughest test to date by regulators aiming to restore confidence in an industry that had to be rescued by taxpayers in the financial crisis.

IMF cuts growth forecast for UK in "gloomier" global outlook

The International Monetary Fund cut its growth forecast for the UK as it downgraded its view of the global economy.

Global shares slip as government bonds gain, Greece eyed

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Shares prices slipped from 3-1/2 month highs on major world markets on Wednesday and government bond yields fell as Greek and European officials met on the eurozone debt crisis and after weak Japanese economic data stoked concern about global growth.

Germany warns Greece it will halt aid unless it commits to bailout agreements

Germany has threatened to halt vital financial aid to Greece unless a new government commits to the terms of the country’s bail-out agreements.

German Economy To Remain Resilient This Year: IHS Global Insight

(RTTNews.com) - Germany's better-than-expected improvement in business confidence, as the Ifo survey for March showed, indicates that the economy remains resilient to threats from the deepening Eurozone debt crisis and surging oil prices, Timo Klein, senior German economist at IHS Global Insight, said in a note Monday.

China records huge February trade deficit

China swung into a huge trade deficit of $31.48 billion in February, according to the latest customs data, as the West's economic troubles hit the world's second-largest economy.

G20 finance ministers to hold crisis talks in Mexico

MEXICO CITY: G20 finance ministers and central bankers will meet this weekend in Mexico City to discuss the eurozone debt crisis and more money for the IMF following the latest rescue deal for Greece.

Downing St insists there will be no EU referendum despite Iain Duncan Smith's demands

Downing Street has rejected Iain Duncan Smith’s suggestion of a European Union referendum, insisting the Government is under no obligation to hold a public vote on Franco-German moves to create a “fiscal union”.