Fitch downgrades Portugal on budget concerns

Fitch Ratings cut Portugal's sovereign credit rating by one notch to AA- on Wednesday, citing budgetary underperformance in 2009 and warning that a similar outcome this year and next could cause another

EU eyes aid deal that satisfies Merkel and Greece

The European Union could overcome deep-seated German reservations about a bailout for Greece and agree an aid package this week that seems increasingly likely to involve the International Monetary Fund. Chancellor Angela

UK inflation slows more than expected in Feb

British annual consumer price inflation slowed last month for the first time since September, dropping more than expected after favourable base effects and a fall in the prices of games and toys,

Takeover bid for ASG in Cyprus

Sothepro Ltd, the major shareholders of which are Messrs. Spyros and Savvas Spyrou announced their final decision to submit a Public Offer for the acquisition of up to 100% of the total

Oil dips towards $82 on firm dollar, OPEC

Oil dipped towards $82 a barrel on Thursday after a two-day rally, reacting to the dollar strengthening against the euro and a lack of strong steps from OPEC to tighten supplies above

New U.S. jobless claims dip slightly, CPI flat

The number of U.S. workers filing new applications for unemployment benefits fell less than expected last week, while consumer prices were unchanged in February on lower energy prices. The data on Thursday