November 25, 2012

Italy's lower house approves Monti's budget plans

(Reuters) - Italy's lower house of parliament on Thursday approved a package of budget measures including a sales tax hike and a cut in some payroll taxes, aimed at helping the government reach its deficit-cutting targets.

November 24, 2012

November 23, 2012

Euro-Area Services, Manufacturing Contract for 10th Month

Euro-area services and manufacturing output shrank for a 10th month in November as the debt crisis hurt confidence, underscoring divergences in the global economy as China’s factories showed the first growth in more than a year.

November 21, 2012

France is Downgraded, Europe Goes 'From Bad to Worse'

It was bad news for France, but probably worse news for France’s neighbors: Late on Nov. 19, Moody’s Investors Service (MCO)stripped Paris of its AAA bond rating.

November 20, 2012

Greece Pushes Through Last Minute Reforms

ATHENS--Greece used special powers to pass a law introducing reforms demanded by international creditors in exchange for the country's next aid tranche in time for Tuesday's Eurogroup meeting.