Europe
Italian Political Crisis Hits European Stocks
European stocks closed lower today, as a political crisis threatens to rip apart Italy's fragile coalition government.
Euro-zone Optimism Running at Two-Year High
If you’re an investor who has been waiting for the tables to turn in Europe, now may be...
Italian Economic Gains Could Be Lost in Government Turmoil
Just because Italy was finally able to name a president this past summer, doesn’t mean it’s out of...
Is the United States the Global Economy’s Comeback Kid?
The United States is obsessed by rankings. Walk by any magazine rack, and you'll see that it is...
European Commissioner Says Germany’s Election Results Will Aid Europe’s Economic Health
Olli Rehn, the European commissioner for economic and monetary affairs and the euro, told attendees at the Thomson...
Euro Zone Morale at Two-Year High
European consumer morale rose to its highest point since Summer 2011 this month, reaching -14.9 points in September...
German Election Results Expected to Extend European Slow-Roll Recovery
Heading into the Sept. 22 elections, polls indicate that German Chancellor Merkel’s conservative CDU/CSU coalition would capture 38...
Fed Plans Boost European Stocks to Five-Year High
After leading American indices to record highs yesterday, news that the U.S. Federal Reserve will not immediately begin...
Europe Closes Near High, Pending Fed Decision
The European FTSEurofirst 300 closed up 0.5% on Tuesday, near Monday’s historic five-year high.
European Auto Sales Dip to 23-Year Low
According to the European Auto Manufacturers Association, passenger car sales in the European Union (EU) this year are...