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Why is there record pessimism in France?
Adriene Hill Dec 23, 2011
A new poll finds the French are as pessimistic about the economy as any country has been since 1978.
Has the ECB action helped avert a banking crisis?
Stephen Beard Dec 22, 2011
The European Central Bank yesterday printed $640 billion worth of euros, almost the same amount of money as the TARP program used by the U.S. government during the financial crisis in 2008.
For ECB plan to succeed, European banks must buy up bonds
Stephen Beard Dec 22, 2011
What looks like a major success now may end up being more of a modest win in the future against the mounting debt crisis in the eurozone.
Spain's new prime minister will tackle debt, unemployment
Adriene Hill Dec 21, 2011
Mariano Rajoy has been elected the new prime minister in Spain, and he will soon have to find solutions to the country's dire debt and unemployment problems.
Banks take advantage of ECB lending
Mark Gregory Dec 21, 2011
The European Central Bank initiated a plan to stop a credit crunch in Europe, and demand for cheap money has exceeded expectations.
European banks' overwhelming response to ECB plan
Josh Brown Dec 21, 2011
The news that more banks than expected are putting a hand out for help from the European Central Bank had markets on a roller coaster today.
Italian lawmakers vote on austerity measures
Steve Chiotakis Jan 11, 2012
A vote today in Italy passes a round of austerity measures suggested by newly appointed Prime Minister Mario Monti. But is it enough to make a dent in the problem?
PODCAST: Austerity for the holidays
Mary Dooe Dec 16, 2011
Congress reaches a deal to avoid a government shutdown -- and it hinges around light bulbs. Retired Americans are no longer shipping off to Florida when they are done working. On the front lines of the European debt crisis, Italy passes austerity measures proposed by new Prime Minister Mario Monti.
Do Americans care about the debt crisis in Europe?
Frank Newport Dec 15, 2011
We speak to Frank Newport, editor-in-chief at Gallup, about how much Americans really care about the ongoing crisis in Europe.
