February 13, 2012

Wayne Swan Says Global Slowdown Affecting Australian Economy

Feb. 13 (Bloomberg) -- Australia’s economy, buoyed by demand from China for iron ore and coal, is feeling the impact of a global slowdown as employers defer hiring new workers on European uncertainty, Treasurer Wayne Swan said.

February 11, 2012

Obama to meet Italian PM on euro crisis

WASHINGTON: Barack Obama turns his focus Thursday to a crisis that could conceivably end his presidency, but over which he has little control, welcoming Italy's Prime Minister Mario Monti for Europe debt talks.

February 10, 2012

Euro debt crisis weighs on insurers' 2011

LONDON (Reuters) - Near-record catastrophe claims, the euro zone debt crisis and low interest rates are likely to result in mostly weaker 2011 profits for European insurers.

February 09, 2012

Greek Premier Seeks Rescue Consensus Amid Political Quarrels

Feb. 8 (Bloomberg) -- Greek Prime Minister Lucas Papademos is set to negotiate with leaders of the political parties supporting his caretaker government after he missed another deadline to secure a second aid package.

February 08, 2012

Swiss risk deflation if euro crisis worsens: Jordan

GENEVA/ZURICH (Reuters) - The Swiss National Bank fears that an escalation of the euro zone's debt crisis could prompt deflation, Thomas Jordan said in his first speech since becoming interim chairman of the central bank, stressing his determination to keep a lid on the franc.