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World shares up as Greek rescue imminent

World shares advanced overnight amid expectations a deal on Greece's second financial rescue was imminent and that China was moving to increase liquidity at its banks.

Boost to US consumer confidence

IMF boss hails progress

World shares fall as Italian yields breach 7pc

Markets fell overnight on both sides of the Atlantic as Italy's borrowing costs soared, intensifying concern that efforts to contain the European Union's debt crisis aren't working.

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Greek move sparks more panic

Greece breaking under debt burden

'It's the death of the middle class'

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