Euro edges down as euro zone fears linger

European shares eased and the single currency softened on Wednesday as the region's sovereign debt worries and its weaker economic outlook weighed on investors ahead of a German bond sale that will

Cyprus March annual inflation records increase

March 2012 annual inflation in Cyprus recorded an increase compared to February. According to Eurostat, the statistical office of the European Union, annual inflation in Cyprus rose in March at 3.5% compared

Japan offers $60bn to boost IMF firepower

Japan said on Tuesday it will provide $60 billion (37 billion pounds) in loans to the International Monetary Fund, becoming the first non-European nation to commit money to boost the fund's financial

Cyprus banks should offload distressed property

. BY SHAVASB BOHDJALIAN Cyprus’ three largest banks, Bank of Cyprus, Popular Bank and Hellenic Bank are involved in ambitious capital raising exercises to cover massive losses sustained on their Greek sovereign