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Five things everyone will be talking about today

30 March 2015 16:36 (UTC+04:00)
Five things everyone will be talking about today

By Bloomberg

Greece (yet again), election race in U.K., election results in Nigeria, Chinese property, and European IPOs. Here's your super-fast rundown of what's been happening, and what to look out for:Greek mistake risks high

A Greek government official said on Friday the country won’t service its debt if creditors don’t release funds, upping the stakes in an already difficult negotiation. Greece has until today to submit detailed plans on measures it will take to resolve the impasse with the rest of the institutions.U.K. parliament dissolved ahead of election

U.K. Prime Minister David Cameron will visit Queen Elizabeth II at Buckingham Palace today as the current parliament ends ahead of the May 7 general election. Current polling shows neither of the leading parties will have an outright majority after the vote.Nigeria awaits vote result

The release of official results from fractious Nigerian elections is expected this morning as tensions remain high in the oil-producing country.China Property Stocks Rise

Chinese property stocks surged overnight with the Shanghai Property Index jumping 7.3 percent at the close, its biggest gain since March 2009. After the market closed the People's Bank of China announced a reduction in the deposit required to purchase a second home to 40 percent.Europe Dominates Global IPOs in 1st Quarter

Europe led global IPO volume by a wide margin in the first quarter, raising almost $20 billion. There was also further good news for the Euro-Area this morning as economic confidence rose to a 3 1/2 year high.

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