Global Business & Emerging Markets

European Central Bank provides record $712 bln in three-year cash.

Move follows S&P downgrade; will last until mid-March.

Move follows S&P downgrade; will last until mid-March.

Downgrade follows Greeces use of debt clauses that force investors to swap.

Downgrade follows Greeces use of debt clauses that force investors to swap.

Unlimited three-year funds entail risks, may not boost bank lending.