European Stocks Slide Amid Greek Aid Talks as Bonds Deepen Rout

European stocks fell for the first time in four days as investors watched developments in Greek bailout talks and euro-area government bonds slid.

Euro-zone debt crisis enters challenging new phase

SYDNEY (MarketWatch) — Rallying European stocks and bonds reflect a growing belief that both the euro zone and the European Central Bank are at last taking the correct policy actions to combat the region’s debt crisis.

European Stocks Post Fifth Weekly Gain; SBM Shares Surge

European stocks rose for a fifth week, posting the longest stretch of weekly gains in four months, as investors awaited developments in U.S. budget negotiations to avoid automatic tax hikes and spending cuts.

European Stocks Surge as Leaders Boost Efforts to Contain Crisis

European stocks surged, rebounding from their biggest selloff in two months, amid speculation policy makers are intensifying efforts to contain the debt crisis. U.S. index futures and Asian shares also rallied.