Eurozone

Eurostat says there were 3.5 million unemployed under-25s across the eurozone in November.

Official figures show there were 55,000 fewer people in work in November compared with the month before.

Luis de Guindos, the nation's economy minister, is optimistic about the future.

Europe's finance ministers seal third pillar in banking union with plan to wind down eurozone's failed banks.

Greece posts highest deflation since records began in 1960.

Barclays, Deutsche Bank, Société Générale, RBS, UBS, JPMorgan, Citigroup and RP Martin face fines.

Eurozone unemployment rate falls for the first time since February 2011.

Greece's banks wait for a report from asset manager BlackRock due soon.

EuroStat says youth unemployment rate hit 24.1% in September.

Markit flash Eurozone composite output index declined to 51.5 in October from 52.2 in September.

ECB will put out stress test details throughout the day.

Eurostat data shows headline eurozone unemployment rate sticks as recovery purportedly begins across trouble currency bloc.

Exclusive research says cost pressures haunt European based employers.

Merkel supporters happy but forming coalition government could take time.

The lenders' review comes as hopes grow that the eurozone is recovering.

The data comes as Eurozone unemployment recently reached a record 19 million people.

Cyprus President Nicos Anastasiades, whose party does not have a majority in parliament, says deal necessary to avert chaotic bankruptcy.

Pier Luigi Bersani's centre-left coalition secures lower house but fails to win overall control as Beppe Grillo's Five Stars produce stunning performance.

Opinion polls have installed centre-left coalition leader Pier Luigi Bersani as favourite, but uncertainty clouds the outcome.

CBI expects weak economic conditions abroad to restrict the UK's business investments and exports.

NIESR cites poor prospects for the eurozone and slower growth in domestic economy are reasons for the gloomy outlook.

Nikkei up 1.88 percent while KOSPI drops 0.10 percent. Shanghai falls 0.87 percent and Hang Seng gains 0.15 percent.

Eurozone finance ministers remain elusive about the release of bail out funds to Greece , though they have given two years' extension to meet its deficit reduction targets.

Budget passed by 167 votes to 128 amid protests outside parliament, but it will take quite some time for much-needed bailout funds to be available.

EU Commission and Parliament look for 6.8% rise, but member states refuse to yield.

Package of tax hikes and pension cuts passes by 153 votes to 147 after 14-hour debate.

Bulk of increase contributed by ASEAN and the US although shipments to eurozone drop.

Several emerging economies welcome new policy, but Germany opposes it.

Protesters hit the streets on the eve of Merkel’s visit - giving a foretaste of what is to come.