Investors head to Germany despite euro-zone crisis

CHICAGO (MarketWatch)-- Foreign direct investment in Germany increased by almost 7% in 2011, even in the face of the euro-zone crisis, according to a report released Friday by Ernst & Young.

German investor confidence tumbles in June

German investor confidence dropped sharply in June, sustaining its steepest fall in nearly 14 years, amid increased concerns over the health of Spain's banking system.

Germany to cut Greece slack after vote backs bailout

BERLIN (Reuters) - Germany may cut Greece some slack after its voters backed a pro-bailout party in weekend elections, with officials saying Athens might get more time to meet its savings goals, though longer-term economic reforms were still set in stone.

No let-up for Spain, Italy pain from Greek vote

MILAN/MADRID: Any hopes Italy and Spain may have had that the Greek election result would ease pressure on their own debt crises were dashed early on Monday when financial markets reacted as if nothing had changed.

Greek exit would be 'catastrophe', says former Greek PM

A Greek exit from the euro would be a "major catastrophe", former Greek PM George Papandreou has told the BBC.