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A growing controversy over 'chateau' wine label
Stephen Beard Sep 25, 2012
European wine experts are mulling over a critical issue today: whether American wine producers should be allowed to use the word "chateau" on bottles they sell in Europe.
Is France the euro nation to worry about?
Hugh Schofield Sep 11, 2012
The euro's second-largest economy (and the man who leads it) has been in the spotlight recently. France finds itself in a similar bind as Greece, Italy and Spain -- how do you balance the state budget without crippling economic growth?
Draghi levels his big bazooka at eurozone debt
Stephen Beard Sep 6, 2012
Making good on earlier promises, European Central Bank chief Mario Draghi has unveiled a huge bond-buying program aimed at tackling the European debt crisis.
France weighs the cost of preserving its churches
John Laurenson Sep 4, 2012
France has more churches than any country in Europe, but some believe the cost of preserving these ancient structures is getting too high.
Angela Merkel visits Beijing
Jeremy Hobson Aug 30, 2012
They're calling it a "trade mission," but one can't help wondering what it might have to do with the debt crisis.
PODCAST: Republicans consider the gold standard, Hertz to buy Dollar Thrifty
Ryan Faughnder Aug 27, 2012
Among our main stories today are the wrap-up of earnings season, the potential fallout from the recent Apple vs. Samsung patent decision and the popularity of 3D movies in China.
European leaders fly to meet and plan for economic future
Christopher Werth Aug 23, 2012
French President Francois Hollande travels to Berlin today to meet with German Chancellor Angela Merkel. That comes a day after Greek prime minister Antonis Samaras asked for more time to get Greece's fiscal house in order. In fact, over the next few days, Europe's skies will be full of dignitaries crisscrossing the continent trying to find a solution to the ongoing debt crisis.
BHP Billiton profits fall, Greece still under pressure
Josh Brown Aug 22, 2012
Shares of BHP Billiton are down this morning, after the mining giant saw profits fall for the first time in three years.
Greek prime minister meets with French, German officials
Stacey Vanek Smith Aug 20, 2012
This week, all eyes are on Greece. The country's prime minister is meeting with German and French officials. He's expected to officially ask for extension in meeting the country's fiscal targets.
Growth in the euro economies not horrible, but not good
Jeff Horwich Aug 14, 2012
The new numbers out on the eurozone weren't as abysmal as expected, but they're not good either.
