Asian markets jumped overnight and European exchanges are expected to open strongly after pro-bailout party New Democracy scraped a narrow win at the Greek election.
The election, seen by many as a vote on the euro, was narrowly won by New Democracy, led by Antonis Samaras. He will now be given the opportunity to try to form a coalition government. Samaras said "the Greek people voted today to stay on the European course and remain in the eurozone". "There will be no more adventures. Greece's place in Europe will not be put in doubt," he added, promising Athens would "honour its obligations". The anti-bailout Syriza party, which came a close second, said it would lead the opposition. With more than 99% of votes counted, interior ministry re...
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