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In France, an encore for recession
Stephen Beard May 15, 2013
France today entered a double-dip recession. It depends on exports to Italy and Spain and they, like many eurozone nations, are still feeling the pinch. Europe's slump is dragging down the global economy.
Austerity on agenda as G7 meets near London
Stephen Beard May 10, 2013
As the G7 gathers near London, austerity is on everyone's mind.
No tax, no bailout? A worst case scenario for Cyprus
Stephen Beard Mar 20, 2013
Cyprus is in turmoil following the decision last night by its parliament to reject a bailout plan from the eurozone. The plan entailed a one-off tax of up to 10 percent on Cypriot bank accounts.
Is Switzerland no longer a banking haven?
Christopher Werth Mar 4, 2013
Voters in Switzerland have approved a referendum to curb executive pay. The move comes less than a week after the European Union announced plans to cap banker bonuses.
EU looks to cap bankers' bonuses
Andrew Walker Feb 28, 2013
EU officials have announced an agreement that would restrict the amount bankers can receive as as bonus.
Phew! U.S. can't join the euro
Mitchell Hartman Feb 15, 2013
A look at America's debt and deficit trouble through the lens of European economic standards.
Globalist Quiz: Poverty in America versus the rest of the world
Stephan Richter Mar 13, 2013
With nearly 50 million Americans living beneath the poverty line, we put poverty into perspective with today's quiz.
Globalist Quiz: The high price of natural disasters
Stephan Richter Mar 13, 2013
Three months after 'Superstorm' Sandy ripped through the Northeast, the Senate has approved $50 billion in emergency relief. The high cost of natural disasters is the subject of today's quiz.
Europe's economy: Recovering or recoiling?
Jeremy Hobson Jan 14, 2013
The head of the International Monetary Fund, Christine Lagarde, had reassuring words this morning about the state of the European economy. But the latest economic numbers tell a different story.
What's up (in 2013), Europe?
Stephen Beard Dec 28, 2012
A look at what's in store for the European debt crisis in 2013.
