Hopes of Greek debt deal rise

Markets buoyed by possibility of end to standoff as new government in Athens vows to reach deal

Greek stock markets have rallied on growing confidence that Athens will reach a deal with its international creditors next week.

In the runup to a meeting of eurozone finance ministers on Monday, the new Greek prime minister's office vowed to do "whatever we can" to come to an agreement over a new support programme for the bailed-out country.

The possibilities, given the state of the Greek economy, are limited