Markets

Euro advances 1pc vs yen on Greek debt deal hopes

Published February 16, 2012 Updated February 16, 2012 07:55pm

The single currency traded as high 103.39 yen and advanced against the dollar, as well.

The euro zone is putting the finishing touches to a second bailout deal for Greece for finance ministers' approval on Monday, with the focus on how Greece can prioritize debt repayment and ways to ensure Athens implements agreed reforms.

Copyright Reuters, 2012