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After Moody's downgrade, will banks need bailouts?
Heidi N. Moore Jun 22, 2012
After U.S. markets closed yesterday, the rating agency Moody's delivered more bad news -- this time to 15 of the world's largest banks, including the biggest American banks. The fine print of the downgrade hints at more bank bailouts down the road.
With Greek elections done for now, what's next?
Heidi N. Moore Jun 18, 2012
Looking ahead at what's to come for other eurozone countries and what's happening at the G20 summit.
French Socialist Party wins majority in parliament
Christian Fraser Jun 18, 2012
Voters in France this weekend gave President Francois Hollande's Socialists a solid majority in the lower house of parliament, complementing their majority in the upper house and thus, complete legislative power in the government.
A man walks into a bar... in Paris
Stephen Beard Jun 13, 2012
Patrons of the Bar La Fusee in Paris offer their thoughts on the euro and the eurozone economic crisis.
Rating agencies: No longer the final word
Eve Troeh Jun 11, 2012
The ratings agency Moody's could lower credit ratings on the bonds of several U.S. banks this month. The downgrades could send ripples, but not shock waves, throughout the economy.
Germany feels pressure of euro crisis
Stephen Beard Jun 6, 2012
The credit rating agency Moody's downgraded seven German banks today, noting their exposure to Europe's debt problems and slower economic growth.
What's up, Europe? French president meets Putin, life goes on
Kai Ryssdal Jun 21, 2012
What might an American audience appreciate about the news in Paris right now, and what's on everybody's mind in France?
A week of economic woes and Facebook fizzle
Scott Tong May 25, 2012
In the last week, we've heard of a possible Greek exit from the euro, a U.S. debt ceiling showdown, HP layoffs, and a Facebook stock lawsuit. How does this news affect our psyche and what stories should we focus on amid all the turmoil?
Moody's upgrades Ford debt
Scott Tong May 23, 2012
Six years ago, Ford lost billions when SUV sales stalled. It borrowed billions, and put up factories and its famous trademark as collateral. After a major restructuring, the automaker has earned an investment-grade rating from Moody's.
France elects Socialist candidate Francois Hollande
Stephen Beard May 7, 2012
In a narrow victory this weekend, French voters ousted incumbent presidential candidate Nicolas Sarkozy in what many see as a popular referendum against harsh austerity measures in Europe
