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European auto sales up for first time since 2011
Richard Westcott May 17, 2013
But that comes with an asterisk.
European probe into oil price-fixing widens to Finland
Stephen Beard May 17, 2013
Finland's only oil refiner has now been ensnared into the investigation.
3 oil companies raided by European officials
Rob Young May 15, 2013
The European Commission is investigating a potential price manipulation scheme among oil companies.
Austerity on agenda as G7 meets near London
Stephen Beard May 10, 2013
As the G7 gathers near London, austerity is on everyone's mind.
ArcelorMittal announces quarterly loss of $345 million
Amy Scott May 10, 2013
European steel giant ArcelorMittal announces its quarterly results today at a time when the global steel industry faces substantial challenges.
Eastern, Southern Europeans flock to Germany seeking work
Stephen Beard May 8, 2013
More than a million foreigners flocked to Germany for work last year, the biggest influx since 1995. Most of the migrants were from Eastern Europe, but many came from recession-hit countries elsewhere in the euro zone.
EU faces second year of recession
Stephen Beard May 3, 2013
For the first time in history, the 17 nations that use the euro are headed for two years of back-to-back recession, according to the European Commission.
European Central Bank cuts interest rate to record low
Stephen Beard May 2, 2013
The European Central Bank (ECB) has cut interest rates to a record low of 0.5 percent. But how much stimulus can the ECB really provide?
Is anti-austerity fever cooling off in Greece?
Mark Lowen May 1, 2013
Protestors in Greece are rallying against austerity. The gathering comes just days after the country's government voted to allow 15,000 public employee layoffs.
Best Buy says goodbye to Europe
Stephen Beard Apr 30, 2013
Best Buy is pulling out of a big joint venture in Europe. The company is selling back its 50 percent stake in the mobile phone retailer Carphone Warehouse, at a significant loss.
