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What do big earnings numbers mean for the economy?

Business, Economics and Jobs

Positive earnings reports from UPS, Caterpillar and other companies helped rally the stock market yesterday. Economics reporter for the Wall Street Journal, Kelly Evans, looks at the markets and what this rallying means for consumers.

Spain could receive next bailout as its financial woes worsen

German Parliament OKs more bailout funds for Greece

Business, Economics and Jobs

US frustrated with Eurozone’s handling of Greek debt crisis

Business, Economics and Jobs

Financial crisis: the cost to Africa

Development & Education
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German Parliament Approves Greece Bailout

Global Politics

German lawmakers have voted to back the second EU/IMF bailout for Greece. Until now, most German politicians have been saying Greece must stay in the eurozone. However, some might now be changing their tune.

US Worries Over Europe’s Ability to Handle Crisis

Europe’s deepening financial crisis has the White House apprehensive over the potential economic and political ramifications in the United States. “The crisis in Europe remains the central challenge to global growth,” Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner said Thursday. Under pressure from the Frankfurt Group – eight European leaders including German Chancellor Angela Merkel, French President Nicholas […]

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Are the Markets More Volatile Now Than Ever Before?

Business, Economics and Jobs

Louise Story, Wall Street and finance reporter for The New York Times, talks about why markets seem more volatile than ever, and her new in-depth piece in today’s paper.

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The United States of Europe?

Business, Economics and Jobs

Some global financial officials are endorsing a central European financial authority, with powers to tax, issue bonds, and approve budgets, as a way to combat inefficiencies in dealing with economic strife. Louise Story has more.

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Why Stock Traders Worry About European Banks

Business, Economics and Jobs

The mood at stock exchanges remains somber on continued fears about a slowdown in the global economy.

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