IMF Chief Criticizes 'Abrupt' U.S. Budget Cuts
IMF head Christine Lagarde criticized the U.S. government's budget policies as too tight Tuesday, in an appearance in Amsterdam that was interrupted by student protestors.
Eurozone
Lew Calls on Trade-Surplus Nations to Bolster Consumer Demand
Speaking in Berlin, U.S. Treasury Secretary Jack Lew on Tuesday urged countries with a trade surplus to introduce policies to help domestic consumption.
Could the U.S. Do Like Cyprus and Seize Bank Deposits?
Cyprus' attempt to raid insured bank accounts has left a bad taste in the mouths of people around the world, and led some to ask: Could it ever happen here in America?
French Tax on Million-Euro Salaries Won't Exempt Soccer Teams
France's revamped 75 percent super-tax on annual salaries above €1 million will apply to all companies, including soccer clubs, which were thought to be exempt.
Cyprus' President Appoints Judges to Investigate Economic Crash
Cyprus' president has appointed a panel of three former supreme court judges to investigate how the country ended up nearly bankrupt.
Eurozone Joblessness Rises to a Record 12%
Unemployment across the 17 European Union countries that use the euro has struck 12 percent for the first time since the currency was launched in 1999, official figures show.
Cyprus' President Urges Cypriots to 'Share the Burden'
Cyprus' president called on the country to "share the burden" of solving its financial crisis Friday as banks opened for normal business for the second day.
As Cyprus' Woes Deepen, Interest in Bitcoin Soars
While Cypriots facing a national banking crisis are eager to get their hands on cold, hard cash, some European investors are betting on the virtual currency known as bitcoin.
Banks Reopen in Cyprus for First Time in Nearly 2 Weeks
Banks in Cyprus opened their doors on Thursday for the first time in almost two weeks, with tight controls on transactions to prevent a run on deposits.
Cyprus to Impose Limits on Bank Withdrawals, Boost Security
Cyprus will impose limits on money transfers and dispatch extra security guards to prepare for Thursday's reopening of the banks, which have been shut for almost two weeks.
Uncertainty Drives Down Confidence in Eurozone Economy
Confidence in the eurozone's economy worsened in March, falling after four straight months of gains and suggesting a hard route out of recession, fresh data show.
Bank Shutdown Hammers Cyprus' Businesses
Banks across Cyprus remain locked Tuesday after financial authorities extended the country's bank closure, fearing worried depositors will rush to drain their accounts.
Cyprus Bailout Deal Approved by European Finance Officials
A deal reached early Monday prevents Cyprus' imminent financial meltdown by securing a last-minute $13 billion bailout.
Talks With Russia to Avert Cyprus Financial Crisis Fail
Talks between Russian officials and the Cypriot government broke up early Friday, with no agreement on a cash infusion to help the tiny island nation secure an EU bailout.
Cyprus Scrambles to Devise Plan to Avert Banking Crisis
Cypriot officials are scrambling to cement a revised plan to raise funds demanded by international creditors in exchange for an international bailout.