Europe

Week Ahead: The ECB, Housing Data and Earnings

In Europe a decision is expected on whether the European Central Bank will begin a stimulus program similar to the one used by the U.S. Fed after the 2008 financial crisis.

IMF's Lagarde Urges Germany to Spend More

International Monetary Fund (IMF) head Christine Lagarde urged Germany to increase investments to help spur the euro zone's flagging economic recovery, adding that the bloc as a whole needed to make more structural reforms.

Europe, China Worries Spook CFOs

Chief financial officers are growing more concerned with major economic zones like Europe and China, along with regulations, according to a new survey.

ECB and Draghi Say 'Go Big or Go Home'

ECB President Mario Draghi on Thursday adhered to the cliched adage "Go big or go home." And for the most part Draghi is being praised for putting the ECB’s money where his mouth is.

Sec’y Kerry Under Fire for Charlie Hebdo Attack Comment

Secretary of State John Kerry is facing backlash for comments he made Tuesday in Paris comparing the terrorist attack earlier this year on the offices of French magazine Charlie Hebdo to the ones carried out across the city last Friday.

Greek PM Says He Won't be the One to Pursue Austerity

Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras said on Monday he would respect a potential Greek decision to stick to the path of austerity as prescribed by foreign creditors, but his government would not be the one to carry it out.