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Why Can't Europe's Leaders Figure Out How To Solve the Crisis? BNP Paribas Explains

An eye-catching illustration included in a report by BNP Paribas Exane explains why the Continent's leader seem unable to solve the ever-worsening eurozone crisis: in spite of being ostensibly committed to the same goals, top policy-makers disagree on the
An eye-catching illustration included in a report by BNP Paribas Exane explains why the Continent's leader seem unable to solve the ever-worsening eurozone crisis: in spite of being ostensibly committed to the same goals, top policy-makers disagree on the more aggressive policies most experts believe are needed. It's almost like they're on different planets.
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Crude Oil Futures on Track for Weekly Gain on U.S. Economic Recovery

Crude Oil Futures Fall On Economic Woes

Crude oil futures declined during Asian trading hours Tuesday as sentiment was dampened on concerns that faltering global growth could lead to lower oil demand.
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Moody's Cuts Spanish Banks On Sovereign Downgrade

Moody's Investors Service on Monday downgraded the long-term debt and deposit ratings for 28 Spanish banks and two issuer ratings, following on the heels of a cut to Spain's sovereign rating to just above junk status earlier this month.
New home sales at 4-month high, supply drops

New Home Sales Jump 7.6% In May, Highest Level In 2 Years

New single-family home sales grew by 7.6 percent from April to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 369,000 in May, the Commerce Department said Monday. The increase was much stronger than the 346,000 analysts polled by Reuters had forecast and was the highest since April 2010.
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Asian Stock Markets Fall On Growth Fears

Asian stock markets mostly declined Monday as fears of a further global slowdown and economic headwinds from the euro zone continued to weigh on the sentiment.
Euro weak on profit-taking, dollar recovers

'Vicious Cycles' Continue To Go 'Round And 'Round: BIS

Five years into the most significant global financial crisis since the 1930s, the world's leaders have formulated neither the fiscal policies nor the monetary policies required to deal with it, according to the Bank for International Settlements' 82nd Annual Report, which was released Sunday.
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For Walgreen Co., A Choice With Growth And Risk

Walgreen Co. (NYSE: WAG), the largest U.S. drugstore operator, is facing challenges it has never seen in its 111-year history, and this week it responded to those challenges with a high-stakes strategic move.
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ECB Eases Lending Standards

The European Central Bank said Friday it was easing the collateral rules on certain asset-backed securities currently pledged by banks as backing for ECB loans. Specifically, the bank will accept lower-quality securities as collateral for loans made to banks without demanding higher cash collateral, as had been the case in the past.

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