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Is a new global recession on the way?
Stephen Beard Feb 14, 2013
A slew of GDP numbers out of Europe and Asia today paint a gory picture of the global economy.
President Obama proposes new trade agreement with Europe
Stephen Beard Feb 13, 2013
In last night's State of the Union address, President Obama proposed new trade talks with the EU. How are leaders in Europe reacting?
EU data protection law could trigger trade war
Stephen Beard Feb 11, 2013
The EU's Justice Commissioner says American companies like Google and Facebook must abide by a proposed new European law on data protection or face stiff penalties.
Europe's slowdown endangers cap-and-trade market
Scott Tong Jan 25, 2013
Europe has the largest market for carbon permits in the world. The idea is, the more a company has to pay for permits to pollute, the greater incentive it has to reduce pollution. But the economic slowdown has greatly reduced the cost of permits.
Swiss bank closes after U.S. tax evasion fine
Imogen Foulkes Jan 4, 2013
Switzerland's oldest bank, Wegelin and Company, has plead guilty to helping wealthy Americans evade taxes.
Europe, post-fiscal cliff
Stephen Beard Jan 2, 2013
European stocks scored gains in early trading after the United States reached a deal to avoid the fiscal cliff, but will the optimism last?
Volkswagen beats the odds in Europe
Christopher Werth Nov 30, 2012
As other carmakers in Europe struggle for their very survival, VW is flourishing thanks in part to its worldwide appeal.
GM looks to close German autoplant
Christopher Werth Nov 29, 2012
Strong unions and labor laws have kept struggling carmakers from cutting plants in Germany, but that may be about to change.
Peugeot: Rescued, but constrained by bailout
Christopher Werth Nov 28, 2012
Last month, Peugeot secured a $9 billion lifeline from the French government to stay out of bankruptcy. In return, French politicians want the struggling company keep jobs, not cut them.
European automakers face dark present, uncertain future
Christopher Werth Nov 27, 2012
Carmakers in Europe are seeing plunging sales and rising costs -- sound familiar? Will European automakers rebound like their U.S. competitors?
