Economy of the European Union
Euro Area Industrial Production Up by 0.2% in February
In February 2014, seasonally adjusted industrial production rose by 0.2% in the Euro area and by 0.4% in the EU, according to estimates from Eurostat.
Greek bond yields rise as market comeback euphoria fades
By John Geddie & Marius Zaharia
Greek bond yields rose on Friday as investors booked profits on the rally that preceded Greece's return to debt markets, with even its sought-after new five-year bond succumbing to selling pressure.
Germany's Inflation Hits Record Low Rates in March
EU harmonized inflation in Germany has dropped to its lowest level in more than three years in March, 2014, final data from the Federal Statistical Office Destatis showed Friday.
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Greek yields in bond return seen reminder of snags
David Goodman & Nikos Chrysoloras
Greeces planned bond-market return, heralded by lawmakers as evidence of renewed confidence in the nation, will also highlight the progress thats needed before its rehabilitation is complete.
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Greece's imminent bond return set to provide next peripheral fillip
By John Geddie
Greece's imminent return to bond markets just two years after a massive debt restructuring, expected as early as Wednesday, lifted investor appetite for riskier credits which has stalled over the last couple of days.
Greece to end its bond market exile on Thursday, sources say
By Alex Chambers & Lefteris Papadimas
Bailed-out Greece is set to end its four-year exile from bond markets on Thursday with a five-year issue, three sources said on Wednesday.
Schulz, Juncker to Meet in Televised Debate
Candidates in the bid for European Commission President, socialist Martin Schulz and conservative Jean-Claude Juncker, are due to meet in a TV and radio debate on Wednesday.
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EBRD strategy: Strengthening of private sector
LONDON - A further strengthening of the private sector and the funding of SMEs are priorities in a new strategy for Serbia adopted on Tuesday by the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) Board of Directors.
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Romania to Repay EU for Misspent Agriculture Cash
Romania will have to return money to the European Commission for having breached community regulations on the use of European cash allotted under the Common Agricultural Policy, CAP.
A total of around 315 million euro is being reclaimed from 11 member states, while Romania will have to hand back 4.24 million euro, according to a report by the Commission.
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Greek crisis legacy tests Samaras bidding to end market exile
By Marcus Bensasson & Mark Evans
Antonis Samarass mission to end Greeces exile from bond markets faces a reality check this week as data shows how deeply the economy remains mired in deflation with the worst jobless rate in the euro area.