Europe

McDonald's has released its latest business results, and the numbers are a few Happy Meals short of expectations.

At a time when U.S. sales are soaring, Europe saw a drop of almost seven percent in the first half of this year. There is one bright spot: U.K. car sales are up.

The French Revolution — and much of the France we know today — was born at a time of economic crisis and famine.

The U.S. and EU kick off trade talks today, but there may be an unpleasant odor as negotiations begin: European anger over U.S. spying revelations.

What is designed to give insight into the labor market may also guide future interest rates, since the Federal Reserve will be watching — and so will Europe.

Mayor of Spanish town says socialism blunts sharp edges of the country's economic crisis.

A multi-billion dollar free trade deal between the U.S. and Europe could be in jeopardy following the latest U.S. spying revelations.

Canadian Mark Carney takes over running the Bank of England today. Carney looks good and has star power, but some wonder whether the current adulation will last.

Italy might need a bailout within six months. So warns Italy's second largest bank, MedioBanca, according to Britain's Daily Telegraph.

Global markets are down this morning on news that the U.S. Federal Reserve may not continue its bond buying program, known as quantitative easing, in the long-term.