TEXT-Text of euro zone summit statement

(Reuters) -Following is a statement issued by euro zone leaders after an emergency summit of the 17-nation currency area on Thursday.

 

STATEMENT BY THE HEADS OF STATE OR GOVERNMENT OF THE EURO AREA AND EU INSTITUTIONS

We reaffirm our commitment to the euro and to do whatever is needed to ensure the financial . . . →Read More:TEXT-Text of euro zone summit statement

Wall Street rallies as euro concerns ease,data eyed

NEW YORK (Reuters) -Wall Street rallied for a second day on Thursday as concerns about Europe’s sovereign debt crisis waned,giving investors the chance to add to positions in winners among banks and retailers.

More than two stocks rose for every decliner on the New York Stock Exchange,with bank stocks leading the way . . . →Read More:Wall Street rallies as euro concerns ease,data eyed

British Pound Finds Bid on Broader Optimism but Downside Risks Remain with Cloudy Yield Outlook

The GBP/USD is consolidating recent losses as fears over Ireland begin to subside opening the door for a return of risk appetite. Strong fundamentals from the Euro-zone and the U.S. are also adding to growing optimism.

GBP/USD

The GBP/USD is consolidating recent losses as fears over Ireland begin to subside opening . . . →Read More:British Pound Finds Bid on Broader Optimism but Downside Risks Remain with Cloudy Yield Outlook

New Zealand Dollar:Risk of Sharp Declines on Financial Market Stress

The New Zealand Dollar was the strongest-performing G10 currency on a relatively quiet week of trade,benefiting from domestic economic data and modest improvements in financial market risk sentiment.

New Zealand Dollar:Risk of Sharp Declines on Financial Market Stress

Fundamental Forecast for New Zealand Dollar:Bearish

New Zealand Dollar rallies on higher-than-expected . . . →Read More:New Zealand Dollar:Risk of Sharp Declines on Financial Market Stress

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