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Greek default threat skews European bank stress tests
The European Banking Association (EBA) on July 15 announced the results of 'stress tests' on 91...
EURussia's Sberbank goes global -- via Eastern Europe
Russian's Sberbank is buying Oesterreichische Volksbanken group's 51% stake in Volksbank...
RussiaDebt realities and fears dampen European consumption
Strong economic recovery in northern Europe, especially in Germany, does not appear to have fed...
EUProspects for Europe in the third quarter
The EU and euro-area's economic performance will continue to be powered by Germany, where links...
EUModeration in industrial growth signals wider slowdown
The JPMorgan Global Manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) fell to 52.9 in May from 55.0...
International'Fat taxes' will not halt Europe's obesity crisis
Obesity affects 10-30% of adults in EU countries. Over half the region's population is not...
EUECB rate must fit euro-area's two-speed economy
Economic data released today confirms the euro-area's two-speed economy.
EUPMIs suggest slowdown in global commodity inflation
The increase in manufacturing production and input prices is losing steam, according to April...
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