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How much of a financial bazooka does Europe need?
Stephen Beard Mar 30, 2012
European finance ministers are meeting in Denmark today. They're reportedly adding $670 billion to their bailout fund. Ministers have been trying to figure out how big of a financial bazooka they need to defend Europe from speculators.
The view of the auto industry, then and now
Frank Newport Feb 23, 2012
The auto industry bailout continues to be a point of controversy among the general population of America, but the view of carmakers has made a bit of a comeback in the last few years.
On bailouts, from Greece to Michigan
Jeremy Hobson Feb 21, 2012
As news arrives that Greece will receive a fresh $170 billion from the rest of Europe, we are broadcasting from Michigan this week leading up to that state's primary. On the minds of citizens of Michigan? The big auto bailout of a few years back.
Auto bailout a major issue in Michigan primary
Jeremy Hobson Feb 21, 2012
General Motors' turnaround has been pretty dramatic. It's only been a couple years since the government bailed the company out. That bailout has turned into a major issue in the upcoming Republican primary in Michigan.
Greece agrees to deep budget cuts
Andrew Walker Feb 9, 2012
Just ahead of another meeting of European finance ministers in Brussels, Greece announces that they have agreed to the austerity cuts that would allow them to receive a much-needed $173 billion bailout.
Why Europe matters
Robert Reich Dec 14, 2011
Polls show that Americans are not paying much attention to the debt crisis in Europe.
Is it too late for the euro?
Liaquat Ahamed Dec 5, 2011
The leaders of Germany and France met today to figure out a strategy to bail out the Euro. Is it too late?
European bailout fund has little force left
Stephen Beard Nov 25, 2011
The news from Europe this morning starts with Italy, which had to pay a euro-era record rate to borrow money from the bond market. Meanwhile, Hungary's bonds were downgraded to junk status.
Lehman Brothers begins planning $65 billion payout
Tess Vigeland Sep 21, 2011
And this final note. The biggest bankruptcy in U.S. history may soon be history.
Today, a judge granted approval for creditors of Lehman Brother...
