Financial markets are expected this week to show continued
enthusiasm for the latest round of drastic austerity measures
approved yesterday by Greek lawmakers.
Finance Minister Bill English is likely to face protests
today when the asset sales consultation processes moves south
to the Murihiku marae in Invercargill.
Listed logistics firm Freightways yesterday reported a
six-month profit ahead of market expectations and declared an
interim of 8.5c per share, again ahead of expectations.