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Germany and France hold steady, but don't grow much
Christopher Werth Aug 14, 2012
Happiness is relative in Europe these days: Investors are cheering news the euro area's top economies did not turn in the abysmal results many had expected. Instead, things are just "garden-variety" bad.
AARP study: Americans over 50 worry for future
Jeff Horwich Aug 9, 2012
As many young adults struggle with finding a job and paying off student loans, and as families across the country work to pay off their mortgage, another group of people is even more worried about the future: those close to retirement.
Scientists question Draghi's bumblebee metaphor
Stephen Beard Aug 3, 2012
In his remarks yesterday, the European Central Bank's Mario Draghi compared the evolution of the euro to that of a bumblebee. Entomologists say that's a confusing metaphor.
What's up, Europe? Small talk turns to finance in Italy
Tess Vigeland Jul 24, 2012
A number of Southern Italian cities, including the entire province of Sicily, are on the verge of bankruptcy.
Troika inspectors meet in Greece for progress report
Jeff Horwich Jul 24, 2012
The European Commission, the European Central Bank, and the IMF began meetings in Greece today -- they'd like to know what structural reform progress has been made in return for billions in bailout money.
Spanish borrowing costs up, German rating may go down
Juli Niemann Jul 24, 2012
Spain's borrowing costs are up to 7.5 percent -- the higest since it joined the euro. As a result of the regional crisis, Moody's announced today that it is poised to lower Germany's credit rating to AA.
Germany's strength doesn't protect from Moody's downgrade
Steve Evans Jul 24, 2012
Moody's Investors Service has lowered the outlook for the credit ratings of three of Europe's strongest economies: Luxembourg, the Netherlands and Germany. It's part of a busy day in Europe that has investors on-edge -- markets there are barely moving.
Spain leads to more woes for Europe
Julia Coronado Jul 23, 2012
New fears of a Spanish recession despite bailout measures are shaking global markets today as the threat of Greece's economic crisis still looms large in the region.
Germans and their frugal, saving ways
Caitlan Carroll Jul 20, 2012
Many European economies are begging for Germany to share its wealth with them. Where did the German culture of frugality come from?
Retail sales fall for third straight month
Sally Herships Jul 17, 2012
Americans spent less on cars, computers and other retail items in June, held back by concerns about job stability and the global economy.
