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For these four nations, 2012 is worse than the Great Recession
The Great Recession of 2008/09 delivered the worst blow to the global economy since the 1930s. But in a few nations, 2012 is turning out to be worse than 2009 in terms of economic growth. Europe's debt crisis, the general slowing of the world economy, and domestic political troubles have played a role in undercutting 2012 growth for one or more of these four nations. Can you guess who they are?
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Recession in America? 10 questions assessing the threat.
Concerns about weak economies in Europe have already rattled global financial markets, and things are hardly rosy at home. Is America heading into a recession? Here are answers to 10 questions about that risk.
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France presidential elections: the candidates challenging Sarkozy
French President Nicolas Sarkozy is fighting for reelection in the April 22 presidential poll. Here are the top 5 presidential candidates.
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Greek bailout: 5 key conditions set by EU
European Union leaders agreed to a €130 billion ($172 billion) bailout deal for Greece early this morning after a long night of negotiations. Here are five key elements of the bailout deal.
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Six predictions for consumers in 2012
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In Greece bailout, trouble brews for Germany's Merkel
Germany's Chancellor Angela Merkel faces growing anger at home over German help in buoying the Greek economy with a second bailout package.
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Wave of anger blankets Athens as Greece weighs new austerity measures
Tens of thousands of protesters crossed police lines as Greece's parliament prepared to vote on new austerity measures to avoid what could be a devastating default.
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Which is worse, China's debt problem or ours?
The US is in bad shape with subprime debt, but China's local governments aren't doing so well either
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Stocks close lower for fifth straight week
The Dow closed down more than 90 points after the Department of Labor released a discouraging jobs report on Friday
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Stock prices up globally, but on low volume
Stock prices mostly rise on world markets. Germany, France, and several Asian markets see stock prices go up. But markets in US, Britain closed due to holidays.
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The pain of restoring investor confidence
Americans and Europeans have bailed out banks, run public deficits, and added to debts. What will it take to restore investor confidence?
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Strauss-Kahn resignation: Who are his potential successors?
The International Monetary Fund’s managing director has traditionally been a European male, often a Frenchman. But with Dominique Strauss-Kahn’s resignation amid sexual assault charges, the job is available. A woman is among the leading candidates, and contenders from emerging markets may vie for the top spot. Here’s a look at the possibilities.
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With Strauss-Kahn out, could a non-European snag IMF post?
Lobbying has intensified for Dominique Strauss-Kahn's old job. Emerging economies may vie for the IMF's top spot.
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Dominique Strauss-Kahn arrest can't distract EU from Greece
Dominique Strauss-Kahn was a key player in the negotiations. But the IMF has many able people beyond Dominique Strauss-Kahn.
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Stocks close higher amid gains in oil prices
The Dow rose 65 points, and consumer staples and health care drove the S&P 500 up more than 6 points
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EU finance ministers meeting on Greece bailout
Greece denies report that it's threatening to quit the euro zone. But EU finance ministers are to meet Friday, perhaps to discuss some easing of Greece's debt burden.
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Stocks end up on job news, but off highs
Dow closes up 54 points, after moving more than 170 points higher. For the week, all three major US indexes fell more than 1 percent.
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Stocks end lower in selloff as silver, oil slide
The Dow fell 83 points, and commodity prices fell due to concerns of an economic slowdown in the US, China, and India
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Forex trading: Did US Special Forces just rescue the dollar?
Forex traders push dollar down to a three-year low against a basket of currencies. But one trader says the US show of military dominance could shore up the dollar on the Forex.
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Interest rates: Will the Fed signal a boost?
Interest rates were supposed to be kept low by the Federal Reserve's bond-buying program. Ben Bernanke will meet with the press on Wednesday, and investors will listen for clues about when the Fed might change its policy with interest rates.
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BRICS growing in stature
The BRIC countries, Brazil, Russia, India, and China, added a new member, South Africa. The combined economies of the five countries are set to surpass the US economy by 2014.
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Portugal requests bailout. Will Europe's debt crisis stop there?
Portugal formally requested a bailout Thursday, which will likely come just in time for it to pay back debts that come due in June.
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Japan earthquake rattles world markets
Japan earthquake drives down major European markets at close. US stocks at midday also down as investors try to evaluate impact of new 7.4 magnitude Japan earthquake.
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Portugal bailout: one of five things to watch April 7
Portugal OKs bailout, yielding to investor pressure. Also, retailers sales, Cisco's strategy, and the Masters tee off – and Callaway's woes – will be on investors' radar screens.
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Stocks close mixed amid lackluster trading
Dow rises 23 points to close at highest level in 34 months. But stocks on Nasdaq edge down.
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Interest rates should go up: Fed official
Interest rates, now at historic lows, should be raised, says Philadelphia Fed president. He argues the central bank should push up interest rates in 'the not-too-distant future.'
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Nikkei surges, other stock markets quiet
Japan's stock market index surges 4.4 percent as outlook for Japanese nuclear plant improves. Other stock markets in Asia, Europe little changed
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Will the yen face a repeat of 1995?
After an earthquake in 1995, the yen appreciated quite a bit. But this time may be different.
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The Irish dream big, perhaps too big
Many young people are leaving the country forever and leaving Ireland with a pile of debt
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Bernanke: Don't blame Federal Reserve for record-high food prices
Ben Bernanke says Federal Reserve policy is not responsible for the UN's Food Price Index now standing at its highest level in 21 years or gasoline costs rising 49% in six months.
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