Friday, June 15, 2012

Central banks ready to combat Greek market storm




* ECB hints at rate cut
* Britain to flood system with cash
* Greek leftist says bailout deal will be dead by Monday
FRANKFURT/LONDON, June 15 (Reuters) - Central banks from Tokyo to London checked their ammunition on Friday in preparation for any turmoil from Greece's election, with the European Central Bank hinting at an interest rate cut and Britain set to open its coffers.
Tensions were high about how to manage the euro zone's debt crisis - epitomised by Greece's bankruptcy and need for international aid - and a rare fight broke out between Germany and France, normally the glue that keeps the bloc together.

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