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What happens if Greece defaults? A flow chart
Thursday, May 24, 2012
If Greece ditches its austerity plan and defaults on its loans, how might that play out in the global economy? Follow our flow chart to find out.
France's new president meets Germany's leader
Tuesday, May 15, 2012
New French President Francois Hollande flew to Berlin to meet with German Chancellor Angela Merkel. The two differ over the eurozone’s best course.
New general election on the way in Greece
Tuesday, May 15, 2012
Political parties in Greece have failed to forge a coalition, meaning a new general election is on the way in Greece. Will the country keep to its budget promises that are a condition of the European bailout?
No more wagers on Greek exit
Thursday, May 10, 2012
As an exodus in the European Union becomes more a sure thing, two of London's largest bookmakers shut down the markets for bets on Greece leaving the E.U. and the existence of the euro in a few years.
European debt crisis hasn't gone away
Wednesday, April 11, 2012
Recent turmoil in global markets is partly due to worries over Europe's debt crisis. Elections scheduled in France and Greece add to the uncertainty.
In Greece, new property tax sparks anger
Friday, February 17, 2012
The Greek government has introduced a new property tax so that it can increase revenue but many Greeks say it's unfair and unwise.
Greece's hard road ahead
Thursday, February 9, 2012
With a $172 billion bailout in place, Greeks' futures are looking austere.
Where'd all the volatility go?
Tuesday, February 7, 2012
So far this year, just three days have seen the S&P gain or lose more than one percent. So what happened to the markets' roller coaster ride of 2011?
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On the agenda at this week's European summit
Monday, January 30, 2012
Indeed, European leaders are meeting once again to discuss the European Union debt crisis, but there will also be talk of economic growth and job creation.
Down to the wire in Athens
Friday, January 20, 2012
Greece has been furiously working to save maybe $126 billion on what it owes investors on its government bonds.
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