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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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Bad news from China sends stocks sliding
After last week's stock market rally, the Dow fell 52 points to close at 13,254 on Monday. Investors hope potential new stimulus funding will send stock prices bouncing back.
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European debt crisis: a dangerous week ahead
European debt crisis enters a dangerous phase with a German court ruling, Dutch election, and EU finance ministers meeting this week. A reversal of support for the EU's beleaguered nations could intensify the European debt crisis.
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Energy Voices The real reason behind oil price rises
In an interview, energy economist James Hamilton reveals how demand for oil keeps outstripping production, even with new shale oil supply coming from the United States.
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Stocks nudge upward after tepid jobs report
Stocks barely moved Friday following yesterday's surge in the stock market. The Dow rose 14 points and the S&P 500 was up 5.
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Stocks soar to highest level in four years
US, European stocks surge in response to European Central Bank's plan to buy bonds to support struggling Spain and Italy. S&P 500 rises 28 points; the Dow jumps 244 points to close at 13292.
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Europe's bank promises to rescue ailing economies, but with strings
European Central Bank President Mario Draghi announced that the ECB would buy the bonds of ailing eurozone nations. But the plan's success turns on conditions that have yet to be spelled out.
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Merkel stands increasingly alone in opposing Greek eurozone exit
Germany's Chancellor Merkel is sticking to her position that Greece must stay – and that its exit could have unforeseen negative consequences. But the ranks of those who disagree are growing.
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Samaras goes on charm offensive in bid to give Greece more time
German Chancellor Merkel remained cool to the Greek prime minister's pleas in Berlin for more time to implement economic reforms. Samaras travels to France Saturday.
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Greek premier will meet with Merkel and Hollande in bailout extension talks
The Greek premier will be meeting with eurozone leaders this week to negotiate an extension to Greece's timetable for making financial reforms and retaining access to bailout funds.
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Stock futures nudged higher by possible ECB deal
Stock futures in the US edged higher Tuesday morning on hopes that the European Central Bank will work out a deal to help Spain and Italy borrow at cheaper rates. Stock futures on the Dow rose 0.2 percent to 13,255.
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Stocks edge down as doubts mount about ECB action
Stocks fall slightly on one of the lightest trading days of the year. Stock market weighed down by doubts about how forcefully the European Central Bank might act to head off Europe's debt crisis.
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Stocks edge up: Apple hits record high; Facebook, record low
Stocks on the S&P 500 index are close to a four-year high while a closely watched fear index briefly touches five-year low.
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S&P closes near four-year high
Stocks rise on positive Cisco earnings and a housing report that points to future growth. Wal-Mart and Facebook shares fall.
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Eurozone economy shrinks. Germany ekes out growth.
Eurozone conracts by 0.2 percent for the second quarter. Germany manages a slightly better-than-expected 0.3 percent, while debt-laden euro nations shrink.
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Stocks fall as malaise hits Japan
S&P breaks six-day winning streak with small decline. Japan's slower-than-expected growth weighed on the stock market.
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On fifth anniversary of credit crisis, global markets fall
The unofficial anniversary of the start of the global credit crisis sees markets down, despite hopes of more Chinese stimulus and encouraging US jobs data.
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Why gas prices climbed 13 cents in a week, and look set to keep going
Demand has been dropping, but supply problems are causing gas prices to rise again. A refinery fire in California and a broken oil pipeline in the Midwest are partly to blame.
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The Daily Reckoning Mario Draghi's big bazooka: a weapon, not a cure
Mario Draghi's vow to do 'whatever it takes' to save the euro isn't an empty promise. But his new powers to act with overwhelming force at the central bank won't solve the eurozone's crisis.
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S&P rises above 1400 for first time since May
Stocks post another gain as S&P and Nasdaq reach milestones. Dow is now less than 1,000 points from all-time high.
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US stocks move up slightly
Dow gains 21 points, while S&P and Nasdaq also rise. BestBuy stock soars on buyout offer, while Knight Capital loses a quarter of its value, despite $400 million in financing.
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Stock market jumps at news that economy added 163,000 jobs in July
Wall Street reacts with glee to higher-then-expected job growth in July, led by the auto sector and restaurants. But for the millions of jobless, the key figure in Friday's report may be the unemployment rate, which ticked up to 8.3 percent.
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Stocks slump as Europe dithers
Stocks fall in Europe and the US as European Central Bank make no clear move on the euro debt crisis. The Dow falls 92 points.
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Markets tumble after European bank fails to promise bond bailout
The European Central Bank's announcement today expressed a willingness to prop up the bond market but without providing any specifics on how much it would spend, for how long, or starting when, dashing expectations that the continent had unified around a remedy for the eurocrisis.
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Tony Blair: Europe needs a grand bargain to save the euro
We are used to periodic crises that somehow resolve themselves. This crisis is different. All the choices are ugly, but the least ugly for Europe, and for Germany in particular, is to save the euro.
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Fed says US economy has slowed, takes no new action
The Federal Reserve wrapped up a two-day meeting Wednesday in Washington. Reaction on Wall Street was mixed.
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