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No more wagers on Greek exit
Kai Ryssdal May 10, 2012
As an exodus in the European Union becomes more a sure thing, two of London's largest bookmakers shut down the markets for bets on Greece leaving the E.U. and the existence of the euro in a few years.
European debt crisis hasn't gone away
Stephen Beard Apr 11, 2012
Recent turmoil in global markets is partly due to worries over Europe's debt crisis. Elections scheduled in France and Greece add to the uncertainty.
In Greece, new property tax sparks anger
Stephen Beard Feb 17, 2012
The Greek government has introduced a new property tax so that it can increase revenue but many Greeks say it's unfair and unwise.
Greece's hard road ahead
Bob Moon Feb 9, 2012
With a $172 billion bailout in place, Greeks' futures are looking austere.
Where'd all the volatility go?
Bob Moon Feb 7, 2012
So far this year, just three days have seen the S&P gain or lose more than one percent. So what happened to the markets' roller coaster ride of 2011?
On the agenda at this week's European summit
Stephen Beard Jan 30, 2012
Indeed, European leaders are meeting once again to discuss the European Union debt crisis, but there will also be talk of economic growth and job creation.
Down to the wire in Athens
David Brancaccio Jan 23, 2012
Greece has been furiously working to save maybe $126 billion on what it owes investors on its government bonds.
Europeans differ on the euro’s desirability
Stephen Beard Jan 19, 2012
The euro has much support in beleaguered Greece and Italy, but in Germany -- the eurozone’s strongest economy -- many wonder if it’s worth the cost.
Monti's next move, and an assessment of Greece
Kai Ryssdal Jan 17, 2012
Our foreign editor John Buckley's take on the S&P downgrade, European debt crisis and Italy's problem down-under.
Markets not swayed by big eurozone downgrades
Jeremy Hobson Jan 16, 2012
Countries like France and Austria lost their AAA rating in the last Standard & Poor's downgrade -- so why are the markets relatively flat today?
