Greek Crisis Fears Deepen -- CNN
NEW YORK (CNNMoney.com) -- The yield on Greek bonds soared to record levels again, a day after Standard & Poor's slashed its debt rating on the country to junk and amid reports that the IMF is considering loaning more money to the beleaguered country.
The yield on 10-year Greek bonds surged to 11.24% early Wednesday, up from 9.68% on Tuesday. That had been the highest level for the 10-year yield since the introduction of the euro in 2002.
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