FTSEurofirst 300

Calm reigns as Greece inches closer to default

The pan-European FTSEurofirst 300 index rose 0.7 percent, including gains for Spanish and Italian stocks.

Jun 19, 2015, 14:54 PM IST

Europe gains on Greek hopes; dollar up before US data

Europe`s main bourses picked after a slow start. The benchmark FTSEurofirst 300 was last up 0.6 percent, as hopes Greece was closing in on a deal with the European Union, International Monetary Fund and European Central Bank. Greek stocks surged 7 percent.

Jun 12, 2015, 13:03 PM IST

Europe shares set for worst week of 2015

The pan-European FTSEurofirst 300 index was down 1.2 percent by 1057 GMT as euro zone bond yields rose, especially on the bloc`s periphery, while the euro consolidated this week`s hefty gains.

Jun 05, 2015, 17:22 PM IST