Greek vote

Greek vote `significant success` for Tsipras, to visit Greece soon: Hollande

 France`s President said Sunday that the result of the Greek election represented a "significant" success for re-elected premier Alexis Tsipras and vowed to visit Athens soon.

Sep 21, 2015, 00:43 AM IST

Tsipras fights for second chance in knife-edge Greek vote

 Greece`s maverick leader Alexis Tsipras fights Sunday for a second chance to govern the struggling eurozone nation in a tense race with rival conservatives that is proving too tight to call.

Sep 20, 2015, 08:06 AM IST

Greek banks to stay closed until Wednesday: Official

Greek banks will remain closed until Wednesday with limits on daily withdrawals unchanged, the state news agency reported today, citing officials.

Jul 07, 2015, 01:03 AM IST

Hope dies last in Greece after defiant ''No''

Athens was still standing on Monday. The Parthenon had not crumbled before the coming Apocalypse. And as their left-wing government made tentative overtures to its European partners, Greeks expressed hope catastrophe might yet be averted.

Jul 07, 2015, 01:01 AM IST

IMF 'ready to assist Greece if requested': Lagarde

International Monetary Fund chief Christine Lagarde said Monday that the global crisis lender would assist Greece if asked, a day after Greek voters rejected a prior bailout plan.

Jul 07, 2015, 00:04 AM IST

Germany dismisses Greece bid for new bailout after `No` vote

Germany on Monday dismissed Greece`s bid to clinch a quick new debt deal after the country delivered a resounding `No` to more austerity, appearing little moved by the surprise resignation of the Greek finance minister.

Jul 06, 2015, 23:51 PM IST

All eyes on ECB after Greek `No` vote

All eyes turned to the European Central Bank Monday following the resounding `No` in Greece`s referendum, as it is seen as the only institution capable of stemming market panic and preventing the Greek economy from collapsing.

Jul 06, 2015, 20:30 PM IST

UK will do `whatever is necessary` to protect its economy after Greek vote

Britain will do "whatever is necessary to protect its economic security", a government spokesman said Monday after Greeks voted overwhelmingly against austerity in a referendum that could send them crashing out of the eurozone with unknown consequences.

Jul 06, 2015, 10:47 AM IST

Oil tumbles in Asia as Greek vote shakes world markets

Oil fell in Asia on Monday as investors digested the implications of Greece rejecting tough austerity demands from creditors which could send the debt- strapped nation crashing out of the eurozone, analysts said.

Jul 06, 2015, 09:06 AM IST

IMF warns of huge financial hole as Greek vote looms

The International Monetary Fund delivered a stark warning on Thursday of the huge financial hole facing Greece as angry and uncertain voters prepare for a referendum that could decide their country`s future in Europe.

Jul 02, 2015, 23:41 PM IST

Greece poll results, US-India biz talks to guide markets: Experts

Indian markets are likely to react to the win by anti-austerity Syriza party in Greece polls and US-India business talks when they open for trading on Tuesday, say experts.

Jan 26, 2015, 12:26 PM IST

Gold price rises towards $1,300 as Greek vote sparks safe-haven demand

Gold climbed towards a five-month high on Monday as an electoral win by Greece`s anti-austerity party sparked fears of renewed instability in Europe, triggering safe-haven demand for bullion.

Jan 26, 2015, 11:40 AM IST

Gold rebounds from one-month low on US manufacturing data

Gold rebounded from a one-month low on Friday, as weaker-than-expected U.S. manufacturing data counteracted the impact of a stronger dollar, but still looked set to post its third straight weekly loss.

Jan 03, 2015, 11:43 AM IST

Gold edges lower as markets digest Greek vote

Greek lawmakers failed to elect a new president in a final round of voting on Monday, leaving it facing a snap election that could derail the international bailout programme it needs to keep paying its bills.

Dec 29, 2014, 17:24 PM IST