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Spain seeks to rescue its big bad Bankia
May 28, 2012
The Spanish government is wrangling with how to rescue its troubled banks. The Spanish bank Bankia needs about $24 billion in new capital.
Bailed-out Bankia stock takes a beating
by
Amy Scott
May 28, 2012
Analysts say U.S. investors don't have much exposure to the Spanish bank.
Greece jumps, Spain slumps
by
Adriene Hill
May 28, 2012
Markets in Europe are mixed today: Greece is way up and Spain is down. Though both countries face major economic troubles, the level of uncertainty may be the key in determining their market variation.
Olive oil price hits 10-year low
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Jon Bithrey
May 28, 2012
As if Europe didn't have enough on its plate, it now faces a big drop in the price of one of its biggest exports, olive oil. Seventy percent of the world's olive oil supply comes from Spain, Greece and Italy.
How concerned should we be over Greece?
May 10, 2012
Greece still hasn't formed a new government. And there's a lot of talk about the nation leaving the eurozone. How likely is that?
Spain may bail out troubled Bankia
by
Tom Burridge
May 8, 2012
The Spanish government could pump $9.1 billion into one of its biggest banks.
Euro debt problems flare up in Spain
Apr 30, 2012
Spain has officially slipped back into recession and to make matters worse, Standard & Poor’s has downgraded the credit rating on 11 Spanish banks. That makes it harder for those banks to borrow money.
For public good, not for profit.
How much of a problem is Spain's economy?
by
Kai Ryssdal
Apr 30, 2012
Economist Edward Hugh discusses how Spain's economic woes compare to Greece and whether the country is "bailout-able."
Weekend elections could shift focus in Europe
Apr 30, 2012
In a matter of days, two countries at the center of the European debt crisis will hold elections: France is on the verge of electing a socialist as president and Greece may also shake up its leadership. But it's Spain that's causing some heartburn today.
Argentina moves to nationalize its largest oil company
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Tom Burridge
Apr 17, 2012
Spanish oil giant Repsol currently controls Argentina's largest national oil company, but perhaps not for long.