MARKET NEWS
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Greek economy shrinks 5.3 percent in first quarter, pace of slump eases
ATHENS | Wed May 15, 2013 5:36am EDT (Reuters) - Greece's economy shrank 5.3 percent in the first quarter as expected, data showed on Wednesday, as austerity measures demanded by the country's foreign lenders continued to pummel consumption and investment. Read More »
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Greece Bulls Charge Into Corporate Bonds
15 May,2013 3:22 a.m. ET A year ago, Greece was toxic territory, but investors have begun to show an appetite against for the country's stocks, government bonds and corporate debt. WSJ's Charles Forelle assesses this turnaround. Read More »
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Greek Firms Eye Return to Bond Market
May 13, 2013 Greek companies are scouting the European bond market in growing numbers, raising the potential for more debut deals as borrowing costs continue to tumble and investors become more willing to make riskier bets to bump up returns. Read More »
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Greek mood gauge hits best level for more than 3 years
4 April 2013 *Greek economic sentiment at highest level since Nov. 2009 * Survey does not reflect Cyprus crisis impact * Consumers remain depressed amid record unemployment Read More »
