Greece

European markets will be holding their collective breath on Monday as Greece and its creditors attempt to make a last minute deal before the nation defaults on its International Monetary Fund loan on June 30. Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras has submitted a final reform proposal which he...

The major indices managed to finish in the green last week despite striking a somber note on Friday. Now the markets will open trading on Monday with the onus on the bulls to extend the recent move higher. The SPDR S&P 500 ETF (NYSE: SPY) is within striking distance of all-time highs, yet...

A bank run in Greece prompted European Central bank officials to boost emergency lending for the second time in two days, according to multiple reports Friday. The ECB increased its liquidity assistance by about $2 billion on Friday following a request from the Bank of Greece. About $1.25...

It was no deal again Thursday for Europe's finance ministers seeking an agreement to keep Greece in the eurozone. European heads of state are expected at a meeting Monday called by European Council President Donald Tusk, according to multiple reports concerning the four-hour meeting. A current...

Online betting operations aren't just for sporting events. Sites like Ladbrokes and William Hill allow people to put money on the outcome of political events like important elections, major policy decisions, and now, the result of Greece's bailout talks. Bookies See Resolution Despite...

The continuing saga over a Greek sovereign default has seemingly reached critical mass. Market watchers are divided over whether a deal can be reached to meet financial obligations and set the country on a sound fiscal course. The Global X FTSE Greece 20 ETF (Global X Funds (NYSE: GREK)) is the...

Jonathan Corpina was recently a guest on #PreMarket Prep, a daily trading idea radio show hosted by Joel Elconin and Dennis Dick. Tune in to the daily broadcast live Monday-Friday at 8 a.m. ET here. Major stock indices were lower Friday on fresh worries of a Greek government default, but a New...

Stocks experienced pronounced swings in both directions this week, yet the major indices ultimately finished near the flat line. The lack of conviction over the last six months has frustrated many long-term investors who have become accustomed to consistent gains in the market. The SPDR S&P...

After the International Monetary Fund turned its back on debt negotiations with Greece on Thursday, many began to worry that the nation's efforts to appease creditors while reversing austerity cuts would prove to be fruitless. With a €1.5 billion payment due at the end of this month,...

The Bank of Canada recently released its June 2015 Financial System Review on Thursday and briefly commented on the financial stress situation in the euro zone and the probability for a default in Greece. The Bank of Canada stated that the ongoing financial stress in Europe leads to global...

On Wednesday, the European Central Bank increased its emergency funding for Greek banks to €83 billion from €80.7 billion, as nervous depositors raced to withdraw their funds. The nation has been unable to reach a deal with its creditors over its next installment of bailout funding and with just...

Despite months of negotiations, Greece has been unable to secure its much-needed next installment of bailout funding. The nation has been struggling to stay afloat financially; its loan repayment to the International Monetary Fund came due on Friday, but Athens put the payment off in order to buy...

In a report published Friday, Credit Suisse analyst Sean Shepley discussed the likelihood of a Greece default, or a "Grexit" from the European Union. According to Shepley, a deal between Greece and its international creditors will be made by June and would cover the country's...