The economic week ahead: Europe's existential crisis
The eurozone crisis should steal the show this week, while in SA the Reserve Bank is considering interest rates, and inflation is in the spotlight.
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World leaders back Greece, vow to combat financial turmoil
A summit of the G8 nations on Saturday came down in favour of a push to balance European austerity with a new dose of US-style stimulus.
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Rand bears the brunt of euro fears
The volatile rand again bore the brunt of global risk-off trading and weakened to R8.37 against the dollar this week, its lowest level this year.
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Merkel says vote defeat won't affect euro policy
German Chancellor Angela Merkel says her party's loss is a "bitter defeat" but stressed it has no bearing on her belt-tightening policy in Europe.
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EU rallies in wake of France, Greece elections
The European executive has responded to electoral earthquakes in France and Greece by calling for a shift towards growth across the European Union.
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IMF warns countries to avoid climbing debt
The IMF has issued a call to bickering US politicians, urging them to solve the country's debt problems before the vulnerable economy is tipped over.
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European Union cracks down on rebellion
Brussels has condemned Spain for planning to go against European Commission rules and not focus on its targets.
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Greece makes peace with bailout pledges
Finance ministers are piling the pressure on Greece to make good on pledges to slash public spending before closing a deal on a €130-billion bailout.
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Greek prime minister optimistic of eurozone compromise
Greek coalition leaders failed to reach a deal on austerity cuts after marathon talks but Prime Minister Lucas Papademos is hopeful of an agreement.
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MPs in standoff over severe cuts
Talks appear to be stalling between EU, IMF negotiators and Greek officials.
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