January, 2010

Euro slumps to six-month low

Worries over the ability of Athens to fund its budget deficit dominated the currency markets

Madrid seeks to bolster credibility

Spain unveiled a radical austerity plan on Friday in an attempt to boost its credibility among investors after a week of financial market turmoil for fellow eurozone member Greece

Consumer prices in Japan see record fall

Consumer prices in Japan fell at a record pace in December, prompting the government to reiterate its call for the central bank to fight deflation