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Kyle James

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'Sweet Lord' not a blessing for all

Nov 27, 2008
A German entrepreneur has created a holiday job for himself: He's selling a chocolate Jesus. But not everyone likes to mix their candy with their spirituality. Kyle James reports.

E.U. considering a new stimulus plan

Nov 26, 2008
The European Union is looking at an economic stimulus plan that will be a combination of tax cuts and investments. Kyle James reports why some are being encouraged to sign onto the package quickly.

Merger not worth it to BHP in the end

Nov 25, 2008
BHP is blaming the global financial crisis and regulatory worries for not going through with its original multibillion-dollar bid for Rio Tinto. Kyle James reports why steelmakers are breathing a sigh of relief.

Europe reacts to Citigroup bailout

Nov 24, 2008
The U.S. government bailout of Citigroup has raised concerns that European leaders may try to ramp up government intervention on the free market. Kyle James reports France's Nicolas Sarkozy is one big example.

Every euro country in recession

Nov 14, 2008
Thanks in part to inflation, oil prices and dried-up credit, all countries using the Euro have been hit with a recession. Kyle James reports it may be a less brutal but perhaps longer recession than the U.S.

Germany officially in recession

Nov 13, 2008
Germany's high export ratio is one big reason the country has gone into the red. Kyle James reports economic advisors want the government to spend more than $60 billion to help weather the storm.

E.U. moves on credit-rating regulations

Nov 12, 2008
The European Union is looking at credit-rating rules that could be tougher than those being considered in the U.S. Kyle James reports how the E.U. will be moving forward on agencies like Standard & Poor's and Moody's.

Germans reserved over economy

Nov 11, 2008
An economic report says German investor sentiment has improved somewhat since last month, but there is still a great deal of uncertainty. Kyle James looks into the mood and why it could affect the rest of Europe.

DHL laying off thousands in U.S.

Nov 10, 2008
Germany's Deutsche Post could lay off anywhere between 12,000 to 20,000 workers in its U.S. wing, express mailer DHL. But Kyle James reports the company won't close state-side operations altogether.

Anheuser-Busch less bitter to InBev

Jul 11, 2008
After keeping the foreign brewer at bay, Anheuser-Busch is warming up to takeover bids from Stella Artois producer InBev. Kyle James reports the potential deal would create the world's largest brewer.