The euro zone could create a treasury for the single currency and issue euro bonds in the medium term as the final stage of a fiscal union, a document prepared for this week's summit of euro zone leaders showed on Tuesday.
"In a medium-term perspective, the issuance of common debt could be explored as an element of such a fiscal union and subject to progress on fiscal integration," said the report,...
FOREX-Euro slips, losses limited before Fed decision
Dollar index hovers near 1-month low
* Fed may extend Operation Twist, QE3 seen unlikely
* Dollar may rise if Fed refrains from QE3
By Masayuki Kitano
SINGAPORE, June 20 (Reuters) - The euro eased versus the dollar, but clung to much of the previous day's gains on Wednesday, with investors focusing on whether the U.S. Federal Reserve will adopt further monetary stimulus to support...
US Dollar Expected to Broadly Rise as Federal Reserve Witholds QE3
Talking Points
All Eyes on FOMC Rate Decision as Global Growth Trends Return to Spotlight
US Dollar to Rise as Fed Renews “Operation Twist” But Withholds QE3 Program
Pound to Fall if BOE Minutes Show Swelling Support for Asset Purchase Boost
All eyes are on the Federal Reserve monetary policy announcement as global economic growth concerns retake the spotlight from fears of a sudden...
FOREX-Euro cuts gains as debt worries return, Fed awaited
* Euro falls to session low vs dollar
* Australian dollar rises to 6-week high vs dollar
* G20 draft communique urges bold action from Europe
By Anirban Nag
LONDON, June 19 (Reuters) - The euro fell against the dollar on Tuesday after a German court said the government had not consulted parliament sufficiently about the configuration of Europe's permanent bailout scheme, unnerving investors...
German ZEW Survey Predicts Weakness in Euro Bloc.
THE TAKEAWAY: German Economic confidence dropped in June -> debt crisis weighs on economic sentiment -> Euro volatile, beset by weak economic data and Greek political developments
The German-based ZEW center said its monthly index of investor and analyst expectations fellmore than economists forecast to -16.9 from 10.8 in May. The current situation index fell to 33.2from the previous 44.1. Economists...
New Songza iPad app curates music to suit your mood
Need an energizing playlist of songs for your morning workout or perhaps one that will improve your focus at the office later in the day? A new iPad app streams music tailored to your current situation and mood.
Songza, a Internet radio service since 2007, launched its iPad app earlier this month following success with iPhone and web apps. It aims to help people find the perfect playlist for what they're doing...
Euro Retreats From Post Election High to Fill Gap Open; Look to Buy
Greek election results produce stable risk reaction
Pro bailout party wins election
Technical picture remains guiding light throughout
G20 meeting to likely inspire fresh volatility
Reports of formal EU plan to tackle crisis
Spanish yields surge through key barrier
Although the Eurozone is far from out of the woods, the initial market reaction to the Greek election has been a net positive to neutral as the worst case scenarios of...