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Tuesday, August 11, 2015

Greek markets surge as Athens clinches bailout deal

By John Geddie LONDON (Reuters) - Greek financial markets surged on Tuesday after Athens agreed a multi-billion-euro bailout deal with international lenders. The deal, reached after marathon talks, is expected to be signed off by Greece's parliament and euro zone finance ministers this week to ensure Athens has enough cash to meet a chunky repayment to the European Central Bank on Aug. 20. "It is not simply relief that we have finally arrived at a conclusive point, but that we have done so in time for Greece to meet their upcoming payment to the ECB," said Rabobank strategist Matt Cairns.


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