Greece Denies Market Rumour It Would Consider Leaving EU

The Greek government categorically denied on Wednesday market talk of Greece considering leaving the European Union or the euro zone.

Reuters: “We categorically deny any thought of leaving the European Union, or the euro zone,” said government spokesman George Petalotis.

Traders had said the euro had reached a session high on talk of Greece considering leaving the EU.”

Earlier in the day, the European Central Bank, which holds the bulk of Greek debt, declined to comment on market rumors of fresh central bank action, which are driving up the euro.