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.

Kuroda Softens Yen Stance as Export Pain Evaporates: Currencies

Foreign-exchange traders detect a softening in Bank of Japan Governor Haruhiko Kuroda’s stance toward the stronger yen.

Greece pressures euro, investors seek safety

LONDON (Reuters) - The euro neared a three-month low and safe-haven German bonds and the Japanese yen rose on Wednesday as political disarray in Greece and the rising costs of fixing Spain's banks fueled fears the euro zone debt crisis would take a sharp turn for the worse.