Pressure is mounting against the Syrian government to stop violent protests in the country. If they continue past the three day deadline, economic sanctions are the next step.

Pedro Passos de Coelho is in Portugal today asking investors in the economically-robust former colony to invest in cash-strapped Portugal.

With ongoing fears of contagion in Europe, the bond market in the eurozone has hit trouble this week.

Germany is the biggest economy in Europe and is picking up a the largest portion of the Euro crisis tab, but some critics say it should do more.

Weeks ago, Moody's put France under observation regarding its credit rating. Now, a false announcement of a downgrade is giving the French government reason to investigate such agencies.

With the cost of borrowing hitting record highs in Italy, banks, pension funds and insurance companies worry about the repercussions.

If Silvio Berlusconi is removed from power, it will certainly mark the end of an Italian political era, but it may not do much for the current financial crisis.

Japanese camera company Olympus has been hiding its financial losses for years by inflating fees to advisers.

The floods in Thailand have not ended yet, and already computer makers are worried about a lack of parts for the upcoming Christmas season.

As the G20 summit comes to a close, it is now increasingly possible that Greece might leave the eurozone. Some are looking to the IMF to prevent further damage to the region's economy.