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Greece completes first bond issue in three years, eyes more on way out of programme
Greece has tapped capital markets with a 5-year bond issue for the first time since 2014, raising 3 billion euros.
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Greece announces return to markets with 5-year bond, mostly targeting swap
Following days of rumours and press reports, the Greek government officially launched the process for a new bond offering on Monday afternoon.
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In absence of bond issue, coalition ponders next moves
The fact that the much-heralded trial bond issue has moved to the back burner for the time being means that the government is focussing on the other policy areas.
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Government stalls possible bond issue, clashes again with judiciary
It appears that plans for a trial bond issue have been shelved for the time being by the government.
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Possibility remains for trial bond issue before IMF debt analysis
Comments by ESM managing director Klaus Regling following Monday’s Eurogroup have shifted attention back to the possibility of Greece making a trial bond issue this month.
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Athens wrestles with timing of market return, aiming for maximum impact
Market access has replaced debt relief as a main topic of discussion in the Greek media and country’s political arena, with the government said to be considering three options regarding a return to the international bond markets.
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Stocks up 3.1 pct during week to reach fresh two-year high
The Greek equity market traded mostly in positive territory over the past few days, ending the week up 3.1 percent after edging down 0.6 percent in the previous week.
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Stocks edge down 0.6 pct this week amid soft volumes
The Greek stock market edged down 0.6 percent this week amid subdued trading activity as investors adopted a wait-and-see stance due to a lack of meaningful developments ahead of next Thursday’s Eurogroup.
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Stocks rise for first time in three weeks, gaining 1.1 pct
The Greek equity market traded in mild negative territory until Wednesday, while a rebound in the last two sessions erased earlier losses leading to weekly gains of 1.1 percent. The trading activity remained largely at previous week’s level, while the turnover climbed to 181 million on Wednesday due to the MSCI rebalancing.
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Stocks record weekly losses of 0.7 pct in wake of inconclusive Eurogroup
The Greek stock market dropped 0.7 percent for the second straight week in the aftermath of Monday’s inconclusive Eurogroup.