U.S. trade gap rises in Dec to $40.2 billion

The U.S. trade deficit widened unexpectedly in December to $40.2 billion, fueled by the highest oil prices and oil imports since October 2008, the Commerce Department said on Wednesday. Wall Street analysts

Oil rises above $74 on dollar weakness

Oil rose above $74 a barrel on Wednesday, bouncing from earlier losses, as the euro extended gains against the dollar on hopes for a bailout for Greece. U.S. crude futures <CLc1> rose

Stocks, euro rise on Greek bailout hopes

Firming expectations of a Greek bailout lifted world stocks, the euro and commodity prices on Wednesday, and sent Greece's borrowing costs lower. European finance ministers will hold teleconference to discuss the Greek

Iran welcomes developments in Cyprus issue

 Iran remains seized with the Cyprus problem as it is important for all Cypriots and has important affects on the region, Iran's Ambassador in Nicosia Ali Reza Bigdeli has said during an