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Financial markets unimpressed by EU treaties plan
Stephen Beard Nov 24, 2011
Critics say a plan proposed by leaders of Germany, France and Italy to modify European Union treaties won't help with the immediate crisis.
Has the debt crisis spread to Germany?
Josh Brown Nov 23, 2011
A disastrous bond sale creates fears of European contagion spreading to Germany today.
German bonds auction flop raises alarm
Stephen Beard Nov 23, 2011
Muted interest in German 10-year bonds at an auction today raised feared that investors are getting jittery even over the eurozone's strongest economy.
Results of Spanish election could help country's economic state
Sarah Rainsford Nov 21, 2011
A new party will now take power in Spain, and citizens of that country hope this will solve their economic problems.
What Europe thinks of the super committee's inaction
Stephen Beard Nov 21, 2011
It was just last week that President Obama criticized the Europeans for not solving their debt issues. But it looks like we aren't faring much better here in the U.S.
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.
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.
