Germany Tourism Tops 400 Million Visitors
February 17, 2013- Destination Germany, a promotional program designed to lure travelers from around the world to vacation in Germany, is a success. The program has experienced exceptional growth in ...
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HSBC Agrees to Pay Record $1.9 Billion Fine
December 11, 2012- A multi-year probe by U.S. federal prosecutors into illegal money laundering practices by HSBC, Europe’s biggest bank, has finally reached a resolution that is acceptable to both s...
Stocks And Euro Fall On Spain Worries
July 21, 2012- Global stocks, including Wall Street dropped on Friday. The euro also dropped to record lows after the area of Valencia in Spain, which is heavy in debt, asked for a bailout. The news ...
Euro Up, Greek Bailout Party Ahead in Polls
May 28, 2012- The euro was up for just the first time in five sessions following opinion polls from Greece showing voters supporting the parties who want a European Union bailout. The polls eased con...
HSBC Announces It Is On Track To Meet Goals
February 27, 2012- Europe’s biggest bank, HSBC Holdings announced it was on track to meet its goal of profitability for 2013. It recently posted an increase of 27% in annual profit for 2011. Net inco...
Pressures Of Sovereign Debt Return To Euro Zone
January 18, 2012- Worries are taking over as crucial talks over the restructuring of Greek debt loom. The fear has caused a retreat of the euro from its recent highs as well as affecting the markets...
