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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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Focus 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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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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Geithner meets eurozone leaders: a step toward taming debt crisis?
In Europe, US Treasury Secretary Geithner backs the European Central Bank's pledge to do 'whatever it takes' to save the eurozone from a potential breakup and boost economic growth.
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Wall Street ends mixed
Strong and weak earnings report leave traders scrambling for direction. Dow gains as Boeing, Caterpillar earnings soar, while S&P droops on Apple's earnings miss.
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Spain's borrowing costs soar. Bailout needed?
As interest rates soar and investors distrust Spain's creditworthiness in the short term, the country faces a sovereign bailout.
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The Daily Reckoning France's debt crisis could doom the European Union
France's economy is hanging by a thread – and French President Hollande is reaching for the scissors.
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Europe seals Spain bailout
The eurozone ministers agreed to transfer around 30 billion euros to rescue Spain's ailing banks. But experts worry about long-term unemployment.
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Weak retail sales figures push stocks lower
Stocks closed mostly lower Thursday after signs emerged that Americans are spending at a slower pace and that China's economy may be in worse shape than previously thought. The Dow Jones industrial average closed down 47 points at 12,896.
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Stocks rise as oil prices, factory orders also climb
In an abbreviated holiday trading session energy stocks rose due to increased tension over Iran. The major stock indexes moved higher after the government reported that factory orders rose in May. The Dow Jones rose 72 points to close at 12,943.
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Win-win moment in Europe takes edge off summer of gloomy predictions
Ugly eurozone-crisis dynamics threaten to make it a summer of social unrest. But Spain's Euro2012 win and Germany's agreement on a European rescue fund have shifted the tone.
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Germany forfeits to Spain and Italy, agreeing to loan directly to banks
After weeks of refusing to yield, German Chancellor Angela Merkel agreed to allow eurozone bailout funds to be used to recapitalize struggling banks.
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Germany vs. Italy: At eurozone meeting, the battle is over urgent action
As Europe's leaders meet in Brussels today, Germany is pushing hard for long-term reform. But Italy PM Monti says Europe faces disaster if high borrowing costs aren't addressed quickly.
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Spain makes official debt bailout request
Spain bailout: The country has made a formal request for a loan to help clean up its troubled banking sector. The Spain bailout could take up to $77.7 billion to help the country's banks survive.
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Greece election gives Europe scant breathing room
While Greece is unlikely to withdraw from the Euro zone, Europe still needs to get its financial house in order quickly.
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Focus In Spain, public distrust feeds economic meltdown
In Spain, misinformation and cover-ups have undermined Spaniards' trust in their government and its plan for economic recovery, with repercussions that could resonate all the way in Brussels.
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Greece vote tempers threat of eurozone departure (+video)
Greece's New Democracy party, which favors meeting European Union bailout demands, won the largest percentage of votes and is preparing to form a coalition.
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Stocks at 1-month high; now all eyes turn towards Greece
Stocks recorded their third big gain of the week and closed at a one-month high because of expectations that the fall-out from the debt crisis in Europe may be slowing. The Dow Jones industrial average climbed 115 points to close at 12,767.
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Stock market up early as Europe awaits Greek elections
Stock market futures in the US rose Friday after a volatile week, as Europe brased for the results of elections in Greece. The stock market is anticipating action by major European central banks to head off a crisis in the region.
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Focus 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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After Spanish bailout, troubled markets
Rates fell on Spanish bonds, boding larger problems for Europe.
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Spain's biggest hurdle to a bank recovery: public distrust
Key to averting a banking collapse in Spain is persuading the public it's safe to keep money in the country – but government actions only exacerbated a loss in confidence.
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Merkel says Europe ready to act as big downgrade hits Spain
Fitch slashes Spain's credit rating three notches to BBB. Germany and the rest of EU are ready to use instruments to support euro zone, Merkel says.
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US stocks: Rally unlikely to last. Buy gold?
US stocks rising on 'hopes and prayers,' analysts says. If economic weakness continues, rally in US stocks likely to last hours or days, not months.
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Will central banks act? Markets say yes.
Although the European Central Bank kept interest rates steady, stock and commodity markets were buoyed by optimism that central banks will provide stimulus to a weakening global economy.
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Spain capital flight doubles as risk of European bailout rises (+video)
Capital flight from Spain has doubled to a new record and the country has demanded the European Central Bank recapitalize its teetering financial system, warning that the alternative is a broader bailout that could rock the European economy.
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Sell in May and go away: Stocks close dismal month
With a disappointing finish on Thursday, the stock market closed what was by some measures its worst month in two years. The Dow closed down 26 points on Thursday to end the month at 12393.
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