The fate of the euro seemed to hinge on two tangled political cultures, as Greece negotiated a transitional government and Silvio Berlusconi’s hold on power seemed to weaken in Italy.

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In Turmoil, Greece and Italy Deepen Euro Crisis

Bank shares and the euro fall as fears over the eurozone and Italian government debt persist, despite the latest rescue deal.

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Markets fall as euro fears remain

A report on the American economy added to investors’ upbeat mood following the broad agreement on the euro zone debt crisis, but uncertainty remained about Europe’s next steps.

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News Analysis: In Rally Over Euro Deal, Relief Mixed With Wariness

Markets were spooked by the grim assessment of the American economy, while weak data from the euro zone added to fears about another recession.

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Global Stocks Tumble After Latest Move by the Fed

The Swiss franc falls sharply after the central bank pegs the franc to the euro, citing a “massive overvaluation” of the Swiss currency.

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Swiss act to weaken strong franc

EU leaders head to a Brussels summit under the cloud of the Greek debt crisis, which threatens the euro’s stability.

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Greek drama to dominate EU summit

Analysts say equity markets are expected to remain volatile in 2011 as issues including the euro zone debt crisis are expected to resurface.

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Wall Street Starts New Year With a Jump

Critics of the euro warned that the currency would be hobbled by different economic policies across Europe.

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News Analysis: Europe’s Economic Pain Awakens Old Arguments

The UK will no longer be “dragged into bailing out the euro” after 2015 if the government gets its way, David Cameron says.

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UK to avoid euro bailouts by 2015

European stocks and the euro fell after Moody’s Investors Service put Spanish bonds on watch for a ratings downgrade.

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Moody’s Warns on Spanish Rating

French and German leaders passionately defend the single currency at talks ahead of an EU summit on the euro crisis fund.

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Germany and France rally to euro

Global shares and the euro rise, as markets welcome the financial rescue package for the Irish Republic.

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Euro rises on Irish rescue deal

EU leaders say tough new budget rules agreed at their summit in Brussels will protect the euro from a future Greek-style debt crisis.

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EU clinches pact to defend euro

The Chinese premier says his country will continue to support both the euro and European government bonds despite the recent crisis.

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China promises support for euro