EFSF sees strong demand for bond to boost Ireland and Portugal assistance.

Pressures should lead to “a more concrete policy agreement”, say analysts.

Admission takes countries closer to receiving bank funds to support reforms.

EFSF mandates Credit Suisse, Deutsche Bank and SocGen for issuance.

Russia, Poland and other markets have “very favourable” outlooks, says Raiffeisen.

"Risks remain to the downside", says analyst.

Continent sits “at the edge of emerging markets confidence”, says Standard Bank research head.

Analyst says economy is "hibernating" but may awaken in summer.

Bank may ask shareholders to extend investment mandate.

Bank plans rising investments across emerging Europe.

Central bank increases 2010 and 2011 forecasts.

IMF releases next tranche of stand-by arrangement funds.