European Markets Boosted by Hopes On Greek Debt Talks, Eurozone Growth Prospects

Eurozone markets have a lucky start to Friday the 13th, spending morning in positive territory. Better mood follows successful talks on Ukraine ceasefire – though it hasn’t yet come into force. German chancellor Angela Merkel and Greek prime minister Alexis Tsipras give hope on Greek debt, and the European Central Bank extends a $5.7 billion loan to Greek banks. Eurozone economy shows better than expected growth in final quarter of 2014 and Germany does best of all. DAX breaks 11,000 barrier. Tech incubator Rocket Internet raises $636 million. Rolls-Royce warns oil price will affect its marine offshore clients.