EurozoneEconomy

ECB Leaves Rates Unchanged; Markets Await Word from Trichet

Eurozone Growth Slows as Austerity Takes Its Toll

Economic performance among EU nations is getting more divergent. While Germany and France continue to modestly expand, debt-plagued countries like Greece are shrinking. That makes it tough for the European Central Bank to set its monetary policy.

Safe Haven No More: Swiss Franc Headed for Trouble

The Swiss franc has been a top currency over the past six months, outpacing the dollar by 8.9% and the euro by 7.8%, thanks to shaky conditions in Europe. But some signs suggest the Swiss currency is due for a correction.

What the U.S. Could Learn from Europe's Recovery

Beyond Europe's debt crisis and difficulties with the euro, the region's underlying economy -- which has been much less involved with financial gimmicks than its American counterpart -- tends to be more stable than it's generally given credit for.

What Investors Are Missing About Europe and China

Author and money manager Zachary Karabell thinks Lehman Brothers' collapse in 2008 has made investors overly cautious. And he sees bonds as riskier than stocks right now. (With video.)