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ECB's Mario Draghi unveils bond-buying plan
Stephen Beard Sep 6, 2012
Target countries will have to agree to more austerity and economic reforms.
The inspectors call... on Greece
Stephen Beard Sep 5, 2012
Inspectors from the troika of the European Commission, European Central Bank and International Monetary Fund are checking up on Greece’s austerity measures.
Eurozone awaits news from European Central Bank
Stephen Beard Sep 4, 2012
A survey out this morning shows that manufacturing in the eurozone has fallen for the 13th straight month -- not a great start to what will be a big week for the European Debt Crisis. On Thursday, the head of the European Central Bank, Mario Draghi, is expected to tell us what he meant when he said he'll do "whatever it takes" to save the euro.
German and French finance ministers meet
Stephen Beard Aug 27, 2012
Marketplace's Stephen Beard says September is going to hold some big questions. Will the European Central Bank put together its rescue plan? Will Greece get its next chunk of money to allow it to stay in the euro?
BHP Billiton profits fall, Greece still under pressure
Josh Brown Aug 22, 2012
Shares of BHP Billiton are down this morning, after the mining giant saw profits fall for the first time in three years.
No vacation from euro debt crisis in Greece
Tess Vigeland Aug 20, 2012
It's vacation time across Europe, but it's not all sunshine for Greeks. The debt-laden nation has fallen behind in implementing reforms and austerity measures.
Greek prime minister meets with French, German officials
Stacey Vanek Smith Aug 20, 2012
This week, all eyes are on Greece. The country's prime minister is meeting with German and French officials. He's expected to officially ask for extension in meeting the country's fiscal targets.
Greece hopes for more time to set up austerity
Mark Lowen Aug 15, 2012
Greece's current government took power in June -- since then the world's been waiting for the specific plan to push things forward with Europe. This morning, the Financial Times this morning has a look at the plan Greece's prime minister will bring to the table next week with German and French leaders.
European Central Bank disappoints investors with non-action
Stephen Beard Aug 2, 2012
Investors had been hoping that ECB President Mario Draghi would unveil something big to help solve the European debt crisis. Instead, Draghi offered only vague commitments.
Mario Draghi maintains uncertainty surrounding Europe
Diane Swonk Aug 2, 2012
In Frankfurt, the head of the European Central Bank Mario Draghi held a press conference. Everyone was waiting to see whether Draghi would announce new stimulus measures, after saying last week that he'd do whatever it takes to save the euro.
