Asian Shares Dip After Greek Coalition Deal
Asian shares struggled and credit markets weakened Monday, with investors still nervous despite the agreement on formation of a new Greek unity government intent on avoiding imminent debt default.
Greek Parties Agree on Unity Government
Greek Prime Minister George Papandreou sealed a deal with the opposition Sunday night on a crisis coalition to approve an international bailout, but details remain thin despite an EU ultimatum for Athens to get serious about tackling its huge problems.
Greece Seals Sketchy Coalition Deal Under EU Pressure
Greek Prime Minister George Papandreou sealed a deal with the opposition on a crisis coalition to approve an international bailout, but details remain thin despite an EU ultimatum for Athens to get serious about tackling its huge problems.
Gold Rises 1% amid Jitters on Greece and Italy
Gold prices gained nearly 1 percent on Monday after Greece's politicians sealed a deal to form a coalition government, while continued uncertainty about resolving the zone's debt crisis supported safe-haven demand in bullion.
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Papandreou Survives Vote of Confidence as Uncertainty Continues in Greece
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Greek PM George Papandreou Wins Confidence Vote
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