Greece Shuts Markets Through July 13 as Officials Debate Bailout

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Greece extended the closure of its stock exchange and electronic bond market again as officials attempt to pull together a plan to unlock European bailout funds.

Mutual fund redemptions and clearing and settlement on the Greek exchange were also suspended, according to a notice on the Hellenic Capital Market Commission’s website. Equity trading has been closed since June 29.