Greece aid package boosts stock markets

Stock markets have continued to rise following the eurozone's comprehensive agreement designed to resolve the Greek debt crisis.

UK, French and German markets gained more than 0.5% in early trading, while Japan's Nikkei closed up 1.2%. The euro also rose further against the dollar.

Eurozone leaders agreed a further 109bn euros ($155bn, £96.3bn) aid package.

Private lenders will contribute to the package, which will give Greece decades more to repay its debts.

The latest Greek bailout by the 17 eurozone governments and the International Monetary Fund is part of a comprehensive package to shore up the single currency unveiled on Thursday.

Eurozone leaders hailed the comprehensive agreement.

Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte said: "We have sent a clear signal to the markets by showing our determination to stem the crisis and turn the tide in Greece, thereby securing the future of the savings, pensions and jobs of our citizens all over Europe".