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Companies draw contingency plans for Greek exit
David Brancaccio Jun 12, 2012
While most experts are still calling a return to the drachma for Greece unlikely, private companies are scenario planning just in case.
Bailout in Spain buys time and clips contagion
Julia Coronado Jun 11, 2012
Just in time for the Greek elections next weekend, the EU bailout of Spanish banks aims to send the signal that the eurozone will stand behind its biggest countries.
Spain's bailout: Good idea or moral hazard?
Christopher Werth Jun 11, 2012
Now that Spain has received a favorable bailout deal, will other countries in Europe expect the same?
Will Greece return to the drachma?
Jeff Tyler Jun 8, 2012
Greece continues to struggle through a debt and banking crisis and rumors of a 'Grexit' abound. If the country does leave the euro, how will it roll out the drachma, and what are the costs?
What's Up, Europe? Shock and numbness in Greece
Kai Ryssdal Jun 21, 2012
The spotlight of the eurozone crisis moves to Spain, but no one has forgotten Greece. While the official unemployment rate there is above 21 percent, many more are working without pay.
Obama sends economic adviser to Europe
Christopher Werth May 30, 2012
With borrowing costs spiking for Spain and Italy, the Obama administration has sent a top treasury official to Europe to encourage European leaders to take decisive action on their financial mess.
Poll shows Greeks favor EU bailout
Stephen Beard May 29, 2012
A poll this weekend shows Greek voters support politicians who favor the EU bailout of Greece. Elections earlier this month rattled the markets when voters came out in favor of political groups that opposed the bailout and austerity.
Olive oil price hits 10-year low
Jon Bithrey May 29, 2012
As if Europe didn't have enough on its plate, it now faces a big drop in the price of one of its biggest exports, olive oil. Seventy percent of the world's olive oil supply comes from Spain, Greece and Italy.
Greece jumps, Spain slumps
Adriene Hill May 28, 2012
Markets in Europe are mixed today: Greece is way up and Spain is down. Though both countries face major economic troubles, the level of uncertainty may be the key in determining their market variation.
Euro officials talk 'Grexit' of Greece from euro
Christopher Werth May 24, 2012
Euro leaders say they are committed to Greece staying with the euro, but talk of an exit is growing louder. Finance ministers have advised euro zone members to draw up contingency plans for what's being called an "amiable divorce" from Greece.
