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Uncertainty in Italy radiates to eurozone
Jeremy Hobson Feb 26, 2013
Poll results in Italy show power is split between a number of parties, including one led by former Italian Prime Minister, Silvio Berlusconi.
Italy election deadlock reignites debt crisis fears
Christopher Werth Feb 26, 2013
The European debt crisis has calmed down a lot in the past few months, but elections in Italy have ended in deadlock and uncertainty is back.
With no clear victor, uncertainty wins Italy's election
Mark Duff Feb 26, 2013
Global stock markets are falling this morning after preliminary election results in Italy indicate no political party won a clear majority in parliament.
Italy election: Bombastic billionaire Berlusconi versus austerity
Stephen Beard Feb 22, 2013
Italian media magnate and former Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi is seeking re-election at the polls this weekend. But will the country take him back or stick with their austerity agenda?
Europe faces up to the cost of austerity
Christopher Werth Feb 22, 2013
Today, the European Commission said the euro zone will shrink another 0.3 percent in 2013, which is deeper and longer lasting than originally expected.
Is a new global recession on the way?
Stephen Beard Feb 14, 2013
A slew of GDP numbers out of Europe and Asia today paint a gory picture of the global economy.
President Obama proposes new trade agreement with Europe
Stephen Beard Feb 13, 2013
In last night's State of the Union address, President Obama proposed new trade talks with the EU. How are leaders in Europe reacting?
EU data protection law could trigger trade war
Stephen Beard Feb 11, 2013
The EU's Justice Commissioner says American companies like Google and Facebook must abide by a proposed new European law on data protection or face stiff penalties.
Which is scarier: Dow 14,000 or European debt?
Jeremy Hobson Feb 4, 2013
After a week of near-record highs, Wall Street appears worried again -- one of the culprits may be new concerns about the European debt crisis.
In Spain, corruption and austerity don't mix
Stephen Beard Feb 1, 2013
A bribery scandal in Spain is threatening the government of Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy at a time of austerity and high unemployment.
