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The economic crisis in Greece has convinced many market participants, including former hedge-fund manager Stanley Druckenmiller, that Greece is likely to leave the eurozone. Druckenmiller was on Bloomberg recently to discuss why Greece exiting the eurozone won't really have severe effects....

After much speculation that Greece was almost out of cash, the nation confirmed this week that it had enough money to make its debt payment to the International Monetary Fund on Thursday. Athens is due to pay €460 million to the IMF, but stalled negotiations with Greece's EU creditors had many...

After months of negotiations between the EU and Greek officials, it seems that the talks regarding Greece's bailout package are nearing their end, for better or worse. Although it has been a bumpy road, most believe that the two sides will reach an agreement before April 20, when Athens is...

As the economic situation in Greece continues to worsen, there are serious chances that the country may leave the eurozone. Berkshire Hathaway Inc. (NYSE: BRK-A) (NYSE: BRK-B) Chairman Warren Buffett was on CNBC Wednesday to provide his perspective on the turmoil faced by Greece and its...

Greek lawmakers elected to pass an anti-poverty bill on Thursday, despite requests from the nation's creditors that the voting process be postponed. The bill, which provides low-income families with electricity and food stamps, is expected to cost Greece approximately €200 million at a...

Although Greece was able to secure its next round of bailout funding at the end of February, the dispute is likely to have a lasting effect throughout Europe, as the region's policymakers work to iron out the details of Greece's economic reforms. This month, EU officials and Greek...

On Thursday, Greek officials are planning to submit a new proposal requesting an extension to the nation’s “loan agreement” in a last ditch effort to secure much needed funding without agreeing to continue its bailout program. According to Greek Finance Minister Yanis...

Markets around the world were on edge Tuesday morning after Greece and the European Union were unable to come to an agreement at Monday’s meeting regarding the nation’s funding issues. The collapse of negotiations was troubling for investors who have been underestimating the...

Goldman Sachs released a report this week about the turmoil surrounding Greece and its position in the eurozone. How To Play Europe Goldman analysts believe that assets in Europe have a lot of value to offer American investors. Analysts note the aggressive quantitative easing policies...

Over the weekend, Greek voters elected the radical leftist Syriza party into power. The outcome wreaked havoc on European markets, causing the euro to dip below $1.11 and sending 10-year government bond yields across the bloc tumbling. Many worry that the party’s bold demands will...

The eurozone is primed for a long weekend of volatility as the European Central Bank held its policy meeting earlier Thursday. Three days later, Greece will head to the polls to elect a party into power. Both events are highly charged, as investors wait on pins and needles to see how one of...

Investors are eager for more clues about the European Central Bank’s plans for next week’s policy meeting. The bank has been hinting at the possibility of a large-scale quantitative easing program for months, saying that the governing council is willing and ready to intervene if need...

With just two weeks to go until Greece is set to hold its national elections, the radical leftist Syriza party led in the polls over the weekend. The world has been watching developments in the tiny Eurozone country because, despite its size, Greece may make waves if the party comes into power....