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Stocks fall in Europe, Asia over worries about Italy
Stocks drop 1 percent or more on major European indexes because of concerns about Italian debt. Japan limits losses with yen intervention. US stocks expected to open lower.
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Europe debt crisis: Some fixes will take years
Europe debt crisis requires immediate changes for eurozone. But Europe debt crisis has revealed deeper flaws that will be harder to fix.
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Rome riots (video): Global 'Day of Rage' peaceful, except in Rome
Rome riots erupted this weekend during a global 'Day of Rage,' a protest denouncing capitalism, inequality and economic crisis. In Rome, protesters torched cars, attacked banks and hurled rocks.
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The mouse that roared: How tiny Slovakia could prolong Europe's massive debt crisis
Slovakia's vote against expanding the European bailout fund presents an unwelcome obstacle to solving Europe's debt crisis. It also caused the fall of the tiny country's government.
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Bank debt: Eurozone crisis systemic, Trichet says
Bank debt crisis has reached point where governments need to move decisively, Europe's central banker says. Fears of government defaults have spread to markets and fears about bank debt and funding.
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New solution to European debt crisis: refinancing Europe's banks?
As the global economy founders, refinancing Europe's banks to deal with the debt crisis might be preferable to bailing out countries, experts say – and politicians are starting to agree.
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European Central Bank offers lifeline to ailing eurozone lenders
European Central Bank chief Jean-Claude Trichet offered European banks emergency short-term loans. Speculation is rising over a plan by EU leaders to recapitalize banks.
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Europe's debt woes threaten eurozone – and the US
Europe's debt woes will lead to further declines in the euro and European stocks. The risk to the US? Its banks.
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'Eurobonds' anyone? Officials call for EU-wide fiscal policies to ease debt crisis
But that hasn't dampened calls from critics who worry that centralizing European Union fiscal policy would impinge on national sovereignty – and possibly even worsen the crisis.
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EU leaders agree on Greek bailout. Turning point in euro crisis?
European leaders in Brussels today agreed to a deal for Greece that includes $156 billion in aid, private investors, and extending the maturity period on Greek bonds.
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European markets tumble as investors fear Italian default
Investors in Europe have set their sights on Italy, speculating that if a Greek bailout isn't approved and Athens defaults on its government debt, Italy is next.
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Why Italy may need a bailout, too
With high debt and falling stocks, Italy appears to be the next European economy on the brink. Investors and European officials are now sounding alarm bells.
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Europe moves to check influence of rating agencies
European financial institutions lashed out at Moody's after the agency unexpectedly downgraded Portugal's government debt rating, adding new uncertainty about Europe's financial stability.
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Stocks snap six-day losing streak; VIX falls
The Dow gained about 75 points, as stocks closed higher for the first time in June
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Stocks close mixed ahead of jobs report
Following a dismal performance Wednesday, the Dow fell about 41 points, the S&P 500 dropped about one point, and the Nasdaq gained about four points
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Fix the IMF: Go for growth. End 'bailout nation.'
IMF doesn't just need a new leader, it needs a new mission focused on growth.
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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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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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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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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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Interest rates: Europe could see hike in April
Interest rates could be pushed up next month, the head of the European Central Bank says. But he doesn't foresee a big hike in interest rates.
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Stock market impact of Libya: downward
Stock market in Britain, Germany are down, while futures point to dip at open of US stock market.
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Will the debt crisis increase European inflation?
As long as the European Central Bank (ECB) sells other assets, its purchase of government bonds won't cause inflation.
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