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Consumer credit hits two-year high
Duncan Wilson Dec 15, 2011
The amount of money consumers owe in credit -- excluding mortgages -- grew by $7.7 billion in October, hitting a two-year high.
Where the money has gone
David Brancaccio Dec 6, 2011
While the global economic crisis has punished developed countries, many in the developing world have gained from capital searching for a higher returns.
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.
Why the world cares about European bond sales
Stacey Vanek Smith Dec 2, 2011
The normally prosaic process in which European governments borrow money has become a daily test of their economic health.
German bonds auction flop raises alarm
Stephen Beard Nov 23, 2011
Muted interest in German 10-year bonds at an auction today raised feared that investors are getting jittery even over the eurozone's strongest economy.
The clock is ticking for the super committee
Jeremy Hobson Nov 18, 2011
A number of outcomes are possible when the super committee hits up against their deadline next week. Many are hoping that they will at least do the bare minimum to avoid another downgrade.
Holiday shopping: Will you choose debit or credit?
Gerri Detweiler Nov 18, 2011
The debate over credit versus debit has been raging for years. Guest blogger Gerri Detweiler gives three reasons on each side of the argument.
European investors sell off bonds in more than Italy and Greece
Stephen Beard Nov 20, 2011
Bond markets in Europe are taking a beating, and it is affecting the more stable countries in the eurozone, from Finland to Austria.
European bond market on a rollercoaster ride
Andrew Walker Nov 16, 2011
With ongoing fears of contagion in Europe, the bond market in the eurozone has hit trouble this week.
The root of Italy's problems
Paddy Hirsch Mar 6, 2013
Berlusconi may be gone, but Italia's problems persists. Senior Editor Paddy Hirsch explains how Italy got into the mess it's in today.
