UK jobs market shows spring shoots

There were glimmers of a spring revival in the UK jobs market on Wednesday with permanent job placements clocking up the fastest growth for almost a year and vacancies also rising, according to a survey.

Third rescue plan for Greece likely in 2015: Spiegel

BERLIN: Greece might need a third international rescue package worth 50 billion euros ($66 billion) in 2015, the German weekly magazine Spiegel said on Sunday.

Europe's Bond Sales Mark ECB Success Story

LONDON—Buyers lined up for auctions of government debt Thursday, helping drive down borrowing costs for countries across the euro zone and providing strong evidence that the wave of cash injected into lenders by the European Central Bank is finding its way to stressed governments.

Britain's 'voice was heard' at EU summit, says David Cameron

Mr Cameron declared himself frustrated yesterday that the priorities of a group of 12 EU states, including the UK, had been ignored in the draft communique for the European Council summit in Brussels, in favour of proposals from France and Germany.

Treasurys rise on signs of slowdown in Europe

Traders bid up U.S. Treasury debt Friday after economic data from Europe stirred fears of a global slowdown and boosted demand for the ultra-safe investments.

Greece secures provisional approval for new bailout

BRUSSELS (Reuters) - Greece has taken all the legal action needed to secure a second bailout from the euro zone countries, Eurogroup President Jean-Claude Juncker said on Thursday, opening the door to the first tranche to be paid out by March 20 if more conditions are met.

Bernanke Quells Talk of Fresh Fed Stimulus

Federal Reserve Chairman Ben S. Bernanke said elevated unemployment and subdued inflation mean interest rates are likely to stay low, without offering any sign that the economy needs an additional monetary boost.