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How concerned should we be over Greece?
Jeremy Hobson May 10, 2012
Greece still hasn't formed a new government. And there's a lot of talk about the nation leaving the eurozone. How likely is that?
Spain may bail out troubled Bankia
Tom Burridge May 8, 2012
The Spanish government could pump $9.1 billion into one of its biggest banks.
Weekend elections could shift focus in Europe
Stephen Beard Apr 30, 2012
In a matter of days, two countries at the center of the European debt crisis will hold elections: France is on the verge of electing a socialist as president and Greece may also shake up its leadership. But it's Spain that's causing some heartburn today.
Euro debt problems flare up in Spain
Julia Coronado Apr 30, 2012
Spain has officially slipped back into recession and to make matters worse, Standard & Poor’s has downgraded the credit rating on 11 Spanish banks. That makes it harder for those banks to borrow money.
How much of a problem is Spain's economy?
Kai Ryssdal Apr 30, 2012
Economist Edward Hugh discusses how Spain's economic woes compare to Greece and whether the country is "bailout-able."
Argentina moves to nationalize its largest oil company
Tom Burridge Apr 17, 2012
Spanish oil giant Repsol currently controls Argentina's largest national oil company, but perhaps not for long.
Second month of positive signs in retail
Bob Moon Apr 16, 2012
The Commerce Department reports retail sales rose more than expected in March, by a solid 0.8 percent.
Small town in Spain considers growing marijuana
Tom Burridge Apr 11, 2012
Over 50 percent of a small village in northern Spain has voted in favor of a plan to allow marijuana to be grown there. The aim is to generate money for the village to help wipe out its debt. However it's still unclear if the idea will go ahead.
Spain continues to struggle against debt problems
Tom Burridge Apr 5, 2012
Government borrowing costs reach a five month high in Spain, having many worried that the country will soon take the biggest problem in Europe crown from Greece.
Is the European debt crisis resurfacing?
Diane Swonk Apr 5, 2012
There are some economic headwinds blowing strong right now. And one of them is coming from Spain where a disappointing bond auction yesterday sent government borrowing costs to a 5 month high and renewed fears about the European Debt Crisis.
