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What the S&P downgrades mean for Europe
Stephen Beard Jan 16, 2012
Europe correspondent Stephen Beard discusses why the European markets remained pretty steady despite the credit downgrades of several European countries, and why we ought to worry about the Greek debt talks collapsing.
ECB lending plan helping Europe so far
Stephen Beard Jan 13, 2012
In Italy, the government was easily able to borrow $4 billion to pay for spending over the next three years. And the head of the European Central Bank says it is evidence that the new European bailout is paying off.
Debt downgraded, Hungary asks for help
Steve Chiotakis Jan 6, 2012
Hungary is the latest European Union country to head into trouble, but it isn't part of the eurozone.
Eurozone may end up failed currency union
Stephen Beard Jan 4, 2012
The 17 nations sharing the euro as a common currency struggle to keep the eurozone together. Historically, currency unions have a poor track record.
European leaders not optimistic for 2012
Stephen Beard Jan 2, 2012
Leaders usually like to start the year with optimism, but Angela Merkel and others are finding it hard to see the bright side to the current situation in Europe.
All eyes on China and Europe in 2012
Adriene Hill Dec 30, 2011
In the New Year, financial experts will keep a close watch on both the eurozone and China, and their impact on the global economy.
A poem: O Euro! My Euro!
Amanda Aronczyk Dec 27, 2011
With apologies to Walt Whitman, the Wall Street Poet considers the euro in verse, circa 2002 and the present day.
Which troubled eurozone nation are you?
Paddy Hirsch Dec 15, 2011
What do you do when faced with a debt crisis? Get thrifty or look the other way? Take our quiz to find out which eurozone nation best matches your personality.
Will the U.K.'s relationship with Europe change?
Jeff Tyler Dec 12, 2011
Britain was the only EU member not to agree to the new treaty signed last week. How will that affect relations going forward?
EU agreement isn't necessarily the right fix
David Gura Dec 12, 2011
Twenty-six of 27 European Union leaders will pursue strict budget rules. But austerity may not be the best prescription for Europe's debt crisis.
