Stocks rally on European central banks' comments

AMSTERDAM (AP) -- World stocks shrugged off worries over political turmoil in Egypt and rallied strongly Thursday on optimism that easy monetary policy from central banks in Europe is set to continue for some time to come. U.S. markets were closed for Independence Day.

EU to start trade talks with US despite scandal

BRUSSELS: The European Union confirmed Tuesday that free-trade negotiations with the United States should kick off as planned next week, despite widespread concerns over the alleged eavesdropping of EU diplomats.

Analysis: Euro zone survival? Depends on where you work

(Reuters) - Three years into an unresolved euro zone crisis, Reuters polls show a marked split on the future depending on whether forecasters are based inside or outside the currency bloc.

UK voters want chancellor to act now to boost economy

The chancellor is content to let the economy recover at its own pace, without further intervention from the government, but voters want him to boost growth.

Exclusive: Somalia Central Bank a 'slush fund' for private payments - U.N.

(Reuters) - Money at the Central Bank of Somalia is not used to run government institutions in the war-torn Horn of Africa country, with an average 80 percent of withdrawals made for private purposes, according to a U.N. report seen by Reuters on Monday.