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Spain
Argentina moves to nationalize its largest oil company
by
Tom Burridge
Apr 17, 2012
Spanish oil giant Repsol currently controls Argentina's largest national oil company, but perhaps not for long.
Second month of positive signs in retail
by
Bob Moon
Apr 16, 2012
The Commerce Department reports retail sales rose more than expected in March, by a solid 0.8 percent.
Small town in Spain considers growing marijuana
by
Tom Burridge
Apr 11, 2012
Over 50 percent of a small village in northern Spain has voted in favor of a plan to allow marijuana to be grown there. The aim is to generate money for the village to help wipe out its debt. However it's still unclear if the idea will go ahead.
Spain continues to struggle against debt problems
by
Tom Burridge
Apr 5, 2012
Government borrowing costs reach a five month high in Spain, having many worried that the country will soon take the biggest problem in Europe crown from Greece.
Is the European debt crisis resurfacing?
by
Diane Swonk
Apr 5, 2012
There are some economic headwinds blowing strong right now. And one of them is coming from Spain where a disappointing bond auction yesterday sent government borrowing costs to a 5 month high and renewed fears about the European Debt Crisis.
Amid budget crisis, Spaniards still buy Apple
Apr 4, 2012
Spain is suffering the highest unemployment rate in Europe right now and is trying to shrink a major budget deficit. Still, Spanish consumers are buying up pricey Apple products -- and the company is taking notice.
Strikes in Spain over government budget cuts
Mar 29, 2012
Spain has the highest unemployment rate in the European Union and the government is hoping changes to labor laws will kick-start the economy.
For public good, not for profit.
In Spain, Catholic church starting job recruitment push
by
Tom Burridge
Mar 26, 2012
The Catholic church in Spain is trying to draw more members to its ranks by promising a "job for life," but that is problematic for a number of reasons.
Spanish people facing unemployment over 20%
Feb 8, 2012
We speak to two unemployed Spanish women in Madrid about the dire job situation in their country.
Germany contracts, China looms
Jan 11, 2012
News today that the German economy contracted sent markets down sharply. But was it all just noise?