Italy’s Senate Speeds Vote as Berlusconi Prepares Resignation

Thursday, November 10th, 2011

The Italian Senate was rushing to pass debt-reduction measures that will lead to the resignation of Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi within days and the formation of a new government in a bid to restore confidence in Europe’s second-biggest debtor. Find more info about Italy’s Senate Speeds Vote as Berlusconi Prepares Resignation ...

Consumers Are Anxious—but Shopping

Monday, November 7th, 2011

They're hitting the mall, despite low confidence, and those in the upper brackets are spending the most Find more info about Consumers Are Anxious—but Shopping photos videos pictures. read more

Papandreou Wins Confidence Vote After Offering to Step Down

Saturday, November 5th, 2011

Prime Minister George Papandreou won a confidence vote after offering to form a government of national unity that may lead to him stepping down as he sought to reach an accord on European aid needed to avert default. Find more info about Papandreou Wins Confidence Vote After Offering to Step Down ...

Yingluck Banks on $26 Billion Plan After Flood ‘Stumble’

Friday, November 4th, 2011

Thai Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra plans to win back confidence in her 12-week-old government with a reconstruction package after Bangkok residents blamed her for an inadequate response to the country’s worst floods since 1942. Find more info about Yingluck Banks on $26 Billion Plan After Flood ‘Stumble’ photos videos pictures. read ...

Bond Risk Increases on Rescue Doubts

Monday, October 31st, 2011

The cost of insuring against default on corporate and sovereign debt rose in Europe as confidence in the region’s rescue plan waned. Find more info about Bond Risk Increases on Rescue Doubts photos videos pictures. read more