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European banks continue to fear extra withdrawals
Steve Evans May 21, 2012
Europeans are withdrawing extra money from their bank accounts in case the continent's financial crisis deepens and the single currency system falls apart.
Angela Merkel staying committed to Greece
Steve Evans May 17, 2012
German Chancellor Angela Merkel is sending the message that she is committed to keeping Greece in the eurozone. In an interview with CNBC, Merkel says that she is open to stimulus programs. Now, that could be seen as a shift at at a time Greeks are blaming austerity imposed by Europe for their woes.
Greece, France vote against austerity in weekend elections
Stacey Vanek Smith May 7, 2012
In an apparent rejection of austerity measures to solve Europe's debt crisis, voters in France elected Socialist party candidate Francois Hollande over the weekend while Greek voters punished the country's two incumbent parties
The political pushbacks on European austerity measures
Kai Ryssdal May 8, 2012
Journalists in France, Greece and Germany analyze the post-vote turmoil happening in Europe right now.
Utah officially makes gold and silver legal tender
Kai Ryssdal Apr 20, 2012
The governor signed into law this week that gold and silver coinage is legal tender in the state of Utah. But how does it work?
Auto supply chain takes a hit in Germany
Steve Evans Apr 19, 2012
A key component for building cars both here and around the world has has been nearly decimated by an explosion a couple of weeks ago in Germany.
Germany's business boom vs. France's baby boom
Christopher Werth Apr 19, 2012
Germany is ticking along, as the rest of Europe struggles. But it faces a shrinking population.
Gold speculation on the decline
Stephen Beard Mar 23, 2012
Ever since the housing crash, investors have been pouring money into gold, and the price has more than doubled. But now, investors are starting to shy away.
A sure-fire money-maker -- Not!
Chris Farrell Mar 6, 2012
Someone in my family plans to invest $300,000 in silver and gold (mostly silver) because he read it's the best place to make money in the next 5 years. Is that correct or is he going to ruin himself??? Please respond!!!! Jessi, Pembroke Pines, FL
The Ben Bernanke Congressional Variety Hour
Heidi N. Moore Mar 1, 2012
Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke has been testifying in front of Congress this week - and he's been asked about everything but the economy.
