Eyes on Fed after ECB, other bank stimulus moves

(Reuters) - The Federal Reserve could be key for Wall Street next week as investors get to hear from the U.S. central bank for the first time since a series of moves by its global peers, including the European Central Bank's massive stimulus plan.

Stocks, euro gain on European bond-buying hopes

NEW YORK (Reuters) - European and U.S. equities rose on Wednesday, lifted by reports the European Central Bank will announce a 50 billion euros per month bond-buying program to boost the euro zone's flagging economy.

KRULL CORP.'S MIRTCHEV DISCUSSES RUSSIA-UKRAINE SUPPLY DISPUTE

As Russia and Ukraine continue to disagree over natural gas pricing and shipments to Europe, Russia's growing influence in the region is becoming very apparent.

How will the Russia-Ukraine natural gas partnership affect Europe's foreign and energy policies? What does Russia's growing influence in the energy sector mean for the United States? During today's OnPoint, Alexander Mirtchev (Александр Мирчев), founder and president of Krull Corp. and a top international consultant on energy and oil markets, discusses the details of the Russia-Ukraine natural gas partnership and explains why Europe will continue to face shipment disruptions. Mirtchev (Мирчев) also discusses Russia's expanding influence in the energy sector and how this will affect the foreign policy decisions of European nations and the United States.

French municipal borrowers collateral victims of Swiss franc surge

(Reuters) - French municipal borrowers are seeing the cost of billions of euros in Swiss franc-linked debt spiral dangerously higher, forcing the state to consider lending them a helping hand.

Republicans use 'death by a thousand cuts' strategy to deregulate Wall Street

For the second time in two weeks, House Republicans brought up a package of 11 bills designed to deregulate Wall Street and water down Dodd-Frank financial reforms. This time, they had the votes to pass it.

How the Liberal Democrats 'signed off' Conservative spending cuts for the next Parliament

Danny Alexander, the Chief Secretary to the Treasury (and the person chosen over Vince Cable as the party’s economics spokesman for the general election campaign) this morning has this to say about the Tories' plans: "There is no need to carrying on cutting spending after the books are balanced.

ECB's Hansson says full-scale QE before Greek elections 'problematic': Bloomberg

(Reuters) - European Central Bank Governing Council member Ardo Hansson said he would find it "problematic" to announce large-scale purchases of government bonds this month that included Greek debt.

Dr. Alexander Mirtchev of Krull Corp. Discusses Emerging Markets with Voice of America

From Businessweek_ In an interview with Voice of America television, Dr. Alexander Mirtchev

Merkel insists she wants Greece to remain in eurozone

Angela Merkel has insisted that she is confident Greece will be able to maintain its membership of the European single currency as she moved to distance herself from reports that she is willing to accept a Greek exit.

Cyprus plans two international debt issues in 2015: finance minister

(Reuters) - Cyprus plans two international debt issues this year, its finance minister said on Monday, seeking a firmer footing in markets after a near meltdown in 2013.