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  • Global Markets: European Shares Move Upward  Wednesday, 5 Dec 2012 | 6:15 AM ET

    CNBC's Ross Westgate reports on all the market moving events from Europe, as shares traded higher ahead of key budget statements from the United Kingdom and Ireland.

  • Osborne Tries to Sweeten Pill for Austerity Britain Wednesday, 5 Dec 2012 | 8:04 AM ET

    The British economy has performed less strongly than expected and a crisis in the euro zone will constrain growth for several years, finance minister George Osborne said in a budget update to parliament on Wednesday.

  • Basic Hygiene at Risk in Debt-Stricken Greek Hospitals Wednesday, 5 Dec 2012 | 5:40 AM ET
    Since 2000, the number of trained nurses entering the job market has increased, but demand is expected to outpace it  according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. This leaves many nursing positions unfilled.“There are lots of different nursing categories, but there are always shortages,” said Tony Lee, publisher of  and  “Every time they go through a hiring binge, they have to have another one six months later because of demand.”

    Greek hospitals are in such dire straits that staff are failing to keep up basic disease controls such as using gloves and gowns, threatening a rise in multi-drug-resistant infections, according to Europe's top health official.

  • Solvency to Be Euro Zone Focus in 2013: Pro   Monday, 3 Dec 2012 | 9:05 PM ET

    Andrew Pease, Global Head of Investment Strategy at Russell Investments, says while Europe has focused on liquidity in 2012, solvency will take the spotlight in 2013.

  • Euro Could Hit 1.35 Next Quarter: Pro  Monday, 3 Dec 2012 | 6:30 PM ET

    Robert Rennie, Global Head, FX Strategy, Westpac Bank says EUR/USD will continue to rally and could hit 1.35 in the first quarter next year.

  • The Bigger Worry: US or the Euro Zone?  Monday, 3 Dec 2012 | 5:35 PM ET

    Peter Morici, professor at the Smith School of Business, University of Maryland and former Chief Economist at the U.S. International Trade Commission discusses the U.S. fiscal cliff situation and the recent sovereign downgrades in the euro zone.

  • Energy's Risk-Reward Opportunity   Monday, 3 Dec 2012 | 5:20 PM ET

    Bruno Del Ama, CEO, Global X Funds says that the energy plays like natural gas and unconventional oil sectors are very compelling.

  • Predictions: Will Economic Growth Pick Up in 2013? Tuesday, 4 Dec 2012 | 11:25 AM ET
    Ben Bernanke

    Will the "fiscal cliff" be resolved by 2013? Where will the unemployment rate be at the end the year? Predictions from CNBC economics reporter Steve Liesman.

  • When Mathew Martoma walked onto the trading floor at SAC Capital Advisors six years ago, he represented a new breed of employee at the giant hedge fund. When he walks into Federal District Court in Manhattan on Monday morning, he will represent something else: the latest in a growing list of former SAC employees who find themselves accused of breaking the law, the New York Times reports.

  • Santelli: The 'Fiscal Cliff' & Europe  Monday, 3 Dec 2012 | 11:20 AM ET

    CNBC's Rick Santelli talks with Daniel Stecich, TJM Institutional Services, about the outlook on Europe and its impact on the U.S. economy.

  • Optimistic on UK Economy: State Minister  Tuesday, 4 Dec 2012 | 10:05 PM ET

    Alan Duncan, UK Minister of State, International Development explains why Britain is in a better state than its European peers, dismissing notions the country has lost its regional importance.

  • The Most and Least Corrupt Countries Globally Wednesday, 5 Dec 2012 | 12:00 AM ET

    The United States may have the world's largest economy, but it does not even crack the top ten percent when it comes to a perceived lack of corruption, according to Transparency International.

  • Merkel Wins Party Vote, Eyes a Third Term Tuesday, 4 Dec 2012 | 11:52 PM ET
    Germany's Chancellor Angela Merkel

    Angela Merkel re-elected as party leader by a record margin to fight for a third term as chancellor in 2013.

  • New London Finance Jobs at 5-Year Low Tuesday, 4 Dec 2012 | 4:58 AM ET
    City of London

    London's financial sector suffered its worst November for hiring since before the financial crisis, with the number of new jobs created falling by a third year-on-year.

  • Merkel May Go Green Despite Star Status Tuesday, 4 Dec 2012 | 2:25 AM ET
    Germany's Chancellor Angela Merkel

    Angela Merkel kicks off her re-election drive on Tuesday at a congress of her conservative Christian Democrats (CDU), where the chancellor will be feted like a star for defending German interests in the euro zone crisis.

  • European Markets Close Off Highs  Monday, 3 Dec 2012 | 11:30 AM ET

    CNBC's Simon Hobbs reports Spain formally requested an EU bailout for its banks; and an update on the Greek debt buyback plan, with CNBC's Silvia Wadhwa. Also, an update on U.S. markets, with CNBC's Bob Pisani.

  • Greece Is on the Road to Recovery: France’s Noyer Tuesday, 4 Dec 2012 | 12:00 AM ET
    Christian Noyer, governor of the Bank of France and a member of the European Central Bank governing council.

    Greece's economy is in recession but there are reasons to be upbeat and the debt-laden nation will be able to rebound strongly as it works its way through reforms, European Central Bank governing council member Christian Noyer told CNBC.

  • Europe vs. Facebook: Students Plan to Sue Tuesday, 4 Dec 2012 | 3:09 AM ET

    Facebook privacy campaign group europe-v-facebook plans to sue the social network in Ireland,it said on Tuesday.

  • Spain's Bank-Aid Request Boosts Euro Monday, 3 Dec 2012 | 4:42 PM ET

    The euro gained for a fourth straight session on Monday to hit a six-week high as news from Spain and Greece eased concerns about the debt-burdened countries.

  • How the Yuan Could Take the Dollar's Crown Monday, 3 Dec 2012 | 12:00 AM ET

    China could eclipse the United States sooner than many think as the yuan becomes a major player on the word stage that could put the dollar in the shade, analysts told CNBC.

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