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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.
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.
Haircut: More dangerous than it sounds
Paddy Hirsch Mar 5, 2012
If Greece accepts the terms of a new aid package it's expected to get a haircut on its debt. But Sr. Editor Paddy Hirsch explain why that haircut...
Mid-day Extra: Greece's uneven Porsche proportion
Nov 24, 2011
In an era of large government debt and economic crisis, a recent study shows that there are more Porsche Cayennes in Greece than there are people filing taxes on incomes over 50,000 euro.
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.
Is the Market Terrified of Democracy?
Stan Alcorn Dec 22, 2011
If you want the economy to work better for more people, as the Economy 4.0 tagline goes, you might think putting economic policy to a vote is a...
Mid-day Extra: Greek myths and metaphors
Nov 24, 2011
Can ancient Greek mythology be helpful in explaining the current economic state in Europe?
