Investing in Europe

Israel's Gaza War: The Economic Fallout

Factory shutdowns near the Gaza Strip are indications of how a prolonged conflict could tip Israel's slumping economy into a serious tailspin

Attractive Stocks in an Ugly Old World

Plunging prices have made European equities tempting, but proceed with caution

Sovereign Wealth Funds Taste Bitter Losses

So far this year, the funds have seen declines of an estimated 18% to 25% of their assets, which could lead to closer scrutiny in the future

Italian Banks Outperform Peers

Because of their conservative business models, Italy's banks have done better than larger continental rivals over the past 18 months

The Financial Crisis Deepens in Russia

More companies are slashing jobs, the ruble looks set to be radically devalued, and "anti-crisis" parties abound at fancy bars

Is Britain's Stimulus Plan a Wise Move?

Britain is pulling out the stops to immediately shore up the badly shaken economy, but what it will mean for the longer term is unclear

Russia's Economy: How Bad Will It Get?

The slowdown in Russia is part of the global epidemic, but after years of heady growth, the suddenness of the reversal has come as a shock

• Plus: Will Russian Woes Spread to Central Asia?

Euro Zone Slips into Recession

It's official: The 15-country euro zone contracted for the second quarter in a row, marking its first technical recession. What now for investors?

How Many Countries Will Need IMF Help?

As the financial crisis spreads, Eastern European economies that have lived off cheap credit are hurting. Many could require bailouts

Emerging Markets: Foreign Currency Debt Troubles

Foreign-denominated debt is squeezing countries from Romania to South Korea as their local currencies falter

• Slide Show: Nations at Risk

The Stunning Collapse of Iceland

Even after the government's seizure of top banks, Iceland may face bankruptcy, with dire effects for huge Icelandic investments overseas

The Rise of Santander

The once-regional Spanish bank has shot to the front ranks of Europe's finance industry through traditional lending and savvy acquisitions

European Banks: The Bailouts Continue

A series of government interventions are in the works as investors and politicians realize Europe is facing a banking crisis of its own

Britain: The Economic Fallout

The economic crisis is rippling out to the sectors that service the financial elite—from child care to restaurants to travel agencies

Swedish Banks at Risk from Baltic Ills

Scandinavian banks steered clear of subprime ripples, but now a downturn in the Baltics, where some are heavily invested, may make them less secure

European Economic Recession Ahead?

European economies are seeing slower growth in world trade, a possibly overvalued euro, and other challenges

Bank of England Hints at Rate Cut

The latest minutes of the BoE's monetary policy committee have observers predicting a rate cut by yearend

UBS: Preparing to Dump Its Investment Bank?

The Swiss bank's division into three distinct units may presage a sale. Or UBS may be trying to make its investment bankers more accountable

BoE Holds Rates on Inflation Fears

As food prices rise, the Bank of England keeps interest rates unchanged—to the dismay of retailers and industry

For Now, Deutsche Börse Wears the Crown

Last year the German stock exchange broke its losing streak with a couple of smart mergers, but it's being challenged by cheaper, faster electronic competitors

The 2008 European BusinessWeek 50

Companies, such as retailers Inditex and H&M, are using the resiliency honed in famously inhospitable home markets to succeed overseas

• Slide Show: Europe's Top Performers
• Table: BW 50 Europe Interactive Scoreboard

The Dollar: A Bottom at Last?

After years of weakness, the U.S. currency may be at a turning point. Who would gain—and lose—from a greenback comeback?

Special Report: European Innovation

Europe lags the U.S. and Asia in top innovators, but there are plenty of great ideas and promising products coming out of the Old World

• Slide Show: Six Ideas that Changed the World

Breaking News from the AP

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European Markets

European Indexes Finish in the Red

European Movers: Tate & Lyle, Air France-KLM, VW

European Companies

Best Buy Barges into Europe

Why Deutsche Telekom Wants Sprint Nextel

European Investing Strategies

No Bounds for China's Stock Frenzy

• Slide Show: Shanghai's Bubble Stocks

China Stocks: Waiting Out the Bubble

Affordable Homes Abroad

• Slide Show: The World's Most Affordable Housing Markets

Emerging Markets: The Trend is Your Friend

Commodities: Behind the Global Boom

The Dollar's Decline: Opportunity Knocks

European Economy & Policy

Hedge Funds Look to Voluntary Code

Business Concerns Mount on Strong Euro

Same Strong Euro, New Economic Landscape

First Steps to Railroad Competition in EU