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Ford shuts down last UK assembly plant
Jul 26, 2013
After a hundred years of production in the U.K., the U.S. auto giant is closing its last vehicle assembly operation in Britain.
McDonald's earnings: So goes the cheeseburger, so goes the economy?
Jul 22, 2013
McDonald's has released its latest business results, and the numbers are a few Happy Meals short of expectations.
The difference between Americans and Europeans? We're buying new cars
Jul 16, 2013
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.
On Bastille Day, what's to celebrate?
Jul 12, 2013
The French Revolution -- and much of the France we know today -- was born at a time of economic crisis and famine.
How will US snooping impact US-EU trade negotiations?
Jul 8, 2013
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.
Europe eyes America's June jobs report
Jul 5, 2013
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.
Spanish town embraces socialism
by
Guy Hedgecoe
Jul 4, 2013
Mayor of Spanish town says socialism blunts sharp edges of the country's economic crisis.
For public good, not for profit.
EU to U.S.: Stop bugging us
Jul 1, 2013
A multi-billion dollar free trade deal between the U.S. and Europe could be in jeopardy following the latest U.S. spying revelations.
Britain's new bank chief takes the helm
Jul 1, 2013
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.
Is Italy headed for a Greece-style bailout?
Jun 25, 2013
Italy might need a bailout within six months. So warns Italy's second largest bank, MedioBanca, according to Britain's Daily Telegraph.