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What's up, Europe? After Greece, spotlight's on Spain
by
Kai Ryssdal
Jun 18, 2012
Now that the Greek election has passed, people are looking at Spain -- which may be headed towards a full bailout.
How Greek elections will impact worldwide markets
Jun 15, 2012
The big story today is Europe and the upcoming Greek elections. Analysts are trying to make sense of what the results will mean for other markets around the world.
Germany continues to push austerity and reform
Jun 14, 2012
The Group of 20 top economic powers meets this weekend to discuss the eurozone debt crisis. German leader, Angela Merkel, has cautioned the region on overestimating Germany's capacity to fix the crisis.
Spain avoids government bailout with bank rescue
by
Tom Burridge
Jun 11, 2012
Wounded banks in Spain will now be able to draw up to $125 billion in money from the EU. Spanish Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy credited government reforms with limiting the scope of the financial crisis to the banking system.
Spanish bailout won't alleviate the eurozone crisis
Jun 11, 2012
A closer look at Spain's economy shows its fundamental problems won't be simply solved by the $125 billion bailout.
Spain's bailout: Good idea or moral hazard?
Jun 11, 2012
Now that Spain has received a favorable bailout deal, will other countries in Europe expect the same?
Bailout in Spain buys time and clips contagion
Jun 11, 2012
Just in time for the Greek elections next weekend, the EU bailout of Spanish banks aims to send the signal that the eurozone will stand behind its biggest countries.
For public good, not for profit.
Spain gets a short term fix in euro bailout
Jun 11, 2012
European leaders agreed to bail out Spain's banks to the tune of $125 billion over the weekend. Spanish banks were hemorrhaging cash ahead of this weekend's crucial election in Greece -- that could lead to a Greek exit from the euro.
Spain asks for bailout, Fed sets new banking buffer
Jun 8, 2012
One of the big rain clouds hanging over markets this morning is coming from Spain. There are reports that the Spanish government could ask Europe to bailout its banks this weekend.
Obama urges action on Euro crisis, jobs bill
by
David Gura
Jun 8, 2012
Today President Obama urged Europe's leaders to act quickly to solve their economic crisis. On the domestic front, the president asked Congress to reevaluate the jobs bill he delivered to the Capitol last year.