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German court provides relief in 'decision fortnight'

Positive ruling on legality of bailout fund comes five days after the European Central Bank outlined its support for troubled peripheral states

The European bond markets remain “wide open” today after market participants expressed relief that a crucial five days in the eurozone bailout has passed without a hitch.

The German Constitutional Court this morning gave a positive verdict on a much-anticipated ruling on the legality of a eurozone bailout fund, which has been welcomed by bankers and the markets.

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