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China could make big bank acquisition in Europe
Stephen Beard Sep 17, 2012
China is about to make its biggest ever bank acquisition abroad, according to the Financial Times. It says China could spend as much as $15 billion buying a bank in Europe.
Draghi levels his big bazooka at eurozone debt
Stephen Beard Sep 6, 2012
Making good on earlier promises, European Central Bank chief Mario Draghi has unveiled a huge bond-buying program aimed at tackling the European debt crisis.
Angela Merkel visits Beijing
Jeremy Hobson Aug 30, 2012
They're calling it a "trade mission," but one can't help wondering what it might have to do with the debt crisis.
PODCAST: Republicans consider the gold standard, Hertz to buy Dollar Thrifty
Ryan Faughnder Aug 27, 2012
Among our main stories today are the wrap-up of earnings season, the potential fallout from the recent Apple vs. Samsung patent decision and the popularity of 3D movies in China.
European leaders fly to meet and plan for economic future
Christopher Werth Aug 23, 2012
French President Francois Hollande travels to Berlin today to meet with German Chancellor Angela Merkel. That comes a day after Greek prime minister Antonis Samaras asked for more time to get Greece's fiscal house in order. In fact, over the next few days, Europe's skies will be full of dignitaries crisscrossing the continent trying to find a solution to the ongoing debt crisis.
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.
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.
Germany and France hold steady, but don't grow much
Christopher Werth Aug 14, 2012
Happiness is relative in Europe these days: Investors are cheering news the euro area's top economies did not turn in the abysmal results many had expected. Instead, things are just "garden-variety" bad.
Economic sentiment in Europe at three-year low
Julia Coronado Jul 30, 2012
To Europe, where economic sentiment is at a three year low, according to new figures out today. Though global markets seem to be putting that aside and focusing instead on a statement that came last week from the head of the European Central Bank.
Weak euro lures American travelers
Mark Garrison Jul 13, 2012
The euro crisis has weakened the currency -- and strengthened Europe's appeal to American tourists.
