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European leaders clash over Robin Hood tax
Stephen Beard Nov 18, 2011
German Chancellor Angela Merkel and British Prime Minister David Cameron meet today to discuss a possible Robin Hood tax in Europe.
In financial trouble, Spain prepares for an election
Sarah Rainsford Nov 18, 2011
Spain is the latest European country to be hit by difficultly in the bond market. Can a shake-up in political power help change that?
Fitch warns of U.S. exposure to euro debt
Amy Scott Nov 17, 2011
The credit rating agency Fitch says U.S. banks could be hit hard by the turmoil in Europe. The warning came late yesterday and sent bank shares tumbling.
Fitch warning causes U.S. stocks to drop
Stephen Beard Nov 17, 2011
The threat of a European contagion is far from over, and U.S. banks could be hit by their exposure to France and other countries.
European investors sell off bonds in more than Italy and Greece
Stephen Beard Nov 20, 2011
Bond markets in Europe are taking a beating, and it is affecting the more stable countries in the eurozone, from Finland to Austria.
European bond market on a rollercoaster ride
Andrew Walker Nov 16, 2011
With ongoing fears of contagion in Europe, the bond market in the eurozone has hit trouble this week.
What happens if the eurozone breaks up?
Stephen Beard Nov 16, 2011
For all its woes, the 17-member single currency zone is an feat of European cooperation. A breakup would have consequences in Europe and beyond.
EU and NBA face similar plight
David Gura Nov 15, 2011
The European debt crisis and the National Basketball Association lockout are being played in vastly different arenas, but the game is pretty much the same.
Podcast Special: Euro Crisis Contagion
Kai Ryssdal Nov 30, 2011
Travel the globe in this special Marketplace broadcast co-produced with the BBC World Service for a look at how Europe's financial troubles are affecting people and businesses worldwide.
Europe Nears Crisis: Weekend at Bernie's Redux
Jill Schlesinger Oct 21, 2011
French President Nicolas Sarkozy and German Chancellor Angela Merkel have moved the goal post, again. Although they previously promised that Sund...
