Europe Economy

April 08, 2008

Turkish Politics Take an Economic Toll

The fight over secularism is dimming the economic prospects of the republic: Growth has slowed, inflation is up, and the lira is down.

March 21, 2008

The Rise of the Euro

The currency isn't simply growing in value, writes the McKinsey Global Institute's Diana Farrell. Its strength reflects euro zone financial-market vibrancy.

March 14, 2008

Behind the Dollar's Woes

Many factors, including the threat of deeper rate cuts at home and stronger economic performance elsewhere, are piling up against the U.S. dollar.

March 12, 2008

Imagining Life Without Castro

Cubans are cautiously voicing thoughts about what reforms they'd like to see as the country moves ahead under a new President.

February 20, 2008

Getting the Most from Tech Investment

A study by Nokia Siemens Networks shows that countries with extensive tech infrastructures aren't taking full advantage for economic growth.

February 07, 2008

Will Israel Shackle the Shekel?

So far, Israel's central bank is resisting demands from business and labor to restrain the shekel's soaring rise against the dollar.

January 22, 2008

Behind Market Turmoil, Europe Is Weakening

The Fed's emergency rate cut eased the panic in EU markets, but problems such as inflation, tight credit, and a strong euro remain.

January 02, 2008

Charity vs. Capitalism in Africa

Africa's best hope to fight malaria is the wide distribution of mosquito-repelling bed nets. But who best serves that need: the public sector or private interests?.

December 20, 2007

Nicolas Sarkozy Is in a Hurry

The French President is moving fast, but can he act quickly enough to prevent France's ailing economy from getting any worse?.

November 29, 2007

Europe: The Risk from a U.S. Downdraft

The euro zone grows increasingly concerned that it may not be immune to the fallout from slowing U.S. growth and the subprime mess.

November 20, 2007

Can Emerging Markets Save Europe?

The head of the European Central Bank thinks exports to emerging markets will help the EU offset a U.S. slowdown. Some economists aren't so sure.

November 06, 2007

Global Competitors: The Super Markets

Surprising news from the World Economic Forum's annual ranking of competitive economies: Europe wakes up and the U.S. is No. 1.

November 05, 2007

Will War Worries Hit Turkey's Economy?

Oil prices have reached record highs, but economic effects on Turkey itself are yet to be seen as the government considers sanctions or military action.

October 09, 2007

Signs of a Slowdown in Britain

Still struggling with the effects of the U.S. subprime crisis on the British economy, the government scales back growth forecasts.

September 24, 2007

Same Strong Euro, New Economic Landscape

The European currency hit another high against the dollar, but with fewer exporters reliant on U.S. buyers, it's far from the worst problem.

September 13, 2007

Overseas, Few Shocks

The global economy's vigor should protect it from a U.S. slowdown.

September 07, 2007

Subprime Fallout Coming to Eastern Europe?

In a survey of emerging countries, S&P identifies eight vulnerable to credit risk. Topping the list: Latvia, Iceland, and Bulgaria.

August 31, 2007

Moving into a Risk-Averse Investing World

Michael Hughes, CIO of Baring Asset Management, talks with BusinessWeek about the credit crunch and shifting investor psychology.

August 16, 2007

Europe Markets Plunge on Uncertainty

The Continent's banks have greater exposure to the U.S. subprime mess than first thought, but no one's clear on just how far it goes—least of all, investors.

June 22, 2007

Don't Count Out the Global Bull

The recent jump in bond yields has spooked many investors, but there's plenty of reason to believe equities have vim and vigor left, says Goldman Sachs' Jim O'Neill.

May 25, 2007

A New Jewel in Nasdaq's Crown

It failed to bag the London bourse, but Nasdaq has now scored big with its acquisition of tech-strong Stockholm-based OMX.

May 21, 2007

The Middle East's Study in Contrasts

Lively and sometimes heated discussions at the recent World Economic Forum brought political and social issues, among others, to the fore.

May 15, 2007

A Recipe for Sarkozy's Success

France's new leader should nourish the economy by limiting restrictions, increasing labor market flexibility, and boosting public-sector productivity.

May 14, 2007

Who Will Win in the 21st Century?

In the IMD's World Competitiveness Yearbook, the U.S. came in first once again. But other nations are closing the gap.

May 09, 2007

How Spain Thrives on Immigration

The open-border policy under Prime Minister José Luis Zapatero is driving a Spanish economic and social revival.