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European bond, debt issues wear on
Andrew Walker Jan 11, 2012
In Greece, tax collectors are on strike to protest benefit cuts while in Italy, the government was able to borrow $9 billion to help pay for services, but banks willing to lend also demanded a high return.
Italian bond sale, Iranian threat impacting markets
Josh Brown Dec 28, 2011
Iran has repeated its threat to block the Straight of Hormuz where about a-fifth of the world's oil passes through. In Italy today, investors seemed happy to buy up the country's debt.
Italian lawmakers vote on austerity measures
Steve Chiotakis Jan 11, 2012
A vote today in Italy passes a round of austerity measures suggested by newly appointed Prime Minister Mario Monti. But is it enough to make a dent in the problem?
Mario Monti unveils austerity plan for Italy
Jeremy Hobson Dec 5, 2011
The new leader of Italy has announced a plan for tax increases and spending cuts to deal with the ongoing debt crisis in the country
Italians react to Mario Monti's austerity plan
Steve Chiotakis Dec 5, 2011
After months of protest, it appears Italians may finally be ready to work with the government to fix the nation's crumbling economy.
Can we expect solutions from Europe this week?
Andrew Walker Dec 5, 2011
It is a big week for the European debt crisis, as French and German leaders plan for a meeting Friday.
Europeans 'getting their hands dirty' solving debt problem
Julia Coronado Dec 5, 2011
News from Europe today shows positive steps towards solving the debt crisis, on the micro and macro level.
Ring-fencing Italy
Paddy Hirsch Nov 29, 2011
There's been a lot of talk recently about the need to ring-fence certain economies in Europe. These aren't the economies that have defaulted or been bailed out; these are the economies that are too big to fail. Italy is the most glaring example.
Italian government encourages citizens to buy bonds
Alan Johnston Nov 28, 2011
The new initiative seeks citizens' help to bail the country out. Even so, towering debt remains a huge problem for Italy.
European bailout fund has little force left
Stephen Beard Nov 25, 2011
The news from Europe this morning starts with Italy, which had to pay a euro-era record rate to borrow money from the bond market. Meanwhile, Hungary's bonds were downgraded to junk status.
