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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.
Public-private university salary gap widens: Report
David Weinberg Apr 8, 2013
Given the dismal outlook of State budgets across the country, public universities will have to find a way to compete for talent with fewer resources than their private counterparts.
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.
Stressed out? Banks get the Fed's diagnosis
Sabri Ben-Achour Mar 7, 2013
As the Federal Reserve issues its annual stress test results for big banks, the question is do they have enough cash to survive a deep recession, a 50 percent stock market fall and 12 percent unemployment?
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.
Bonus, baby! Wall Street sweetens year-end checks
Ethan Lindsey Feb 26, 2013
Wall Street paid out an estimated $20 billion in bonuses last year, as trading profits surge. Still banks are warning of more layoffs.
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.
