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Europe debt crisis
Fitch warning causes U.S. stocks to drop
Nov 17, 2011
The threat of a European contagion is far from over, and U.S. banks could be hit by their exposure to France and other countries.
Fitch warns of U.S. exposure to euro debt
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Amy Scott
Nov 17, 2011
The credit rating agency Fitch says U.S. banks could be hit hard by the turmoil in Europe. The warning came late yesterday and sent bank shares tumbling.
What happens if the eurozone breaks up?
Nov 16, 2011
For all its woes, the 17-member single currency zone is an feat of European cooperation. A breakup would have consequences in Europe and beyond.
European investors sell off bonds in more than Italy and Greece
Nov 16, 2011
Bond markets in Europe are taking a beating, and it is affecting the more stable countries in the eurozone, from Finland to Austria.
European bond market on a rollercoaster ride
Nov 16, 2011
With ongoing fears of contagion in Europe, the bond market in the eurozone has hit trouble this week.
EU and NBA face similar plight
by
David Gura
Nov 15, 2011
The European debt crisis and the National Basketball Association lockout are being played in vastly different arenas, but the game is pretty much the same.
Podcast Special: Euro Crisis Contagion
by
Kai Ryssdal
Nov 2, 2011
Travel the globe in this special Marketplace broadcast co-produced with the BBC World Service for a look at how Europe's financial troubles are affecting people and businesses worldwide.
For public good, not for profit.
Europe Nears Crisis: Weekend at Bernie's Redux
Oct 21, 2011
French President Nicolas Sarkozy and German Chancellor Angela Merkel have moved the goal post, again. Although they previously promised that Sund...
Why Germany wants to help Greece
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Kai Ryssdal
Sep 27, 2011
This final note today, which comes with the observation that German chancellor Angela Merkel met with her Greek counterpart Prime Minister George...
Group of 7 meet to discuss Greek debt crisis
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Kai Ryssdal
Sep 9, 2011
An observation that the financial history of the past three years is that crises like to arrive on weekends....