United Kingdom Sets ‘Brexit’ Referendum Vote For June 23rd
Britons will go to the polls in June to decide the future of their country’s relationship with the rest of Europe.
Is Portugal Europe’s Next Greece?
The election of an anti-austerity government in Portugal is raising some concerns.
ISIS is Winning
The United States and Europe are giving everything the perpetrators of the Paris attacks hoped for.
Why Does Europe Want To Keep Greece?
It’s easy to see what Greece thinks it still needs Europe, it’s more of puzzle why Europe thinks it needs to hang on to Greece.
Greece Reaches Deal With Europe That’s Quite Similar To The One Voters Rejected
Greece reached a new deal with European bankers that seems oddly similar to the one that voters rejected just a week ago.
Greek Voters Reject Bailout Deal, Greece Still Largely Screwed
Greek voters rejected the latest bailout package, but that only seems likely to make things even worse for them.
For June, A Jobs Report That Basically Reads As ‘Meh’
The June Jobs Report was okay, but it certainly doesn’t inspire much confidence.
Greek Prime Minister Appears To Concede, But Europe Holds To A Hard Line
Greece’s Prime Minister seemed to give in to some of Europe’s demands today, but bankers are continuing to hold to the strict conditions they set last week.
Greek Banks To Remain Closed Monday As Debt Negotiations Head To The Wire
The Greek Government is basically shutting the banking system down tomorrow as negotiations over its debt problems continue.
Economy Grows at 5% For Only Second Quarter Since 2001
The Commerce Department had a Christmas present for investors, businesses, and consumers today.
On Eve Of Vote, Anti-Independence Forces Have Slight Lead In Scotland
It’s all over but the voting in Scotland.
Scottish Independence Losing In The Polls
If recent polling is to be believed, the bid for Scottish independence is going to go down in flames.
Far Right’s Rise In Europe Lays Largely In The Failures Of Mainstream Parties
Far right parties are succeeding in Europe because the mainstream parties aren’t offering an alternative.
Europe’s Far Right Finds A Friend In Putin
The European far right has found a friend in an unlikely place.
Does Decapitating Terrorist Leaderships Work?
Killing their leaders doesn’t seem to be impacting the ability of jihadi groups to recruit and motivate more terrorists.
The Debt Ceiling and the Remainder of the Fiscal Cliff
Are we really going to do this again? The answer appears to be yes.
Judging The 2012 Preditions
Last January 1, some of us made a series of predictions. Here’s how we did.
No Mr. President, The Private Sector Isn’t Doing Fine
The President seems to think the private sector is doing fine. He couldn’t possibly be more wrong.
GDP Revisions And Jobs Numbers Add Up To Grim Economic News
The economic statistics aren’t pointing in a very optimistic direction.
What the French Election Tells Us About Our Own: Not Much
The New Yorker’s John Cassidy sees “Good and Bad News for Obama” in Nicolas Sarkozy’s defeat.
Old European Resentments and Prejudices Resurfacing
Italian Prime Minister Mario Monti admits that the fight over the eurozone crisis is opening some old wounds.
CBO Forecast: Trillion Dollar Deficits, Slow Growth, And High Unemployment
The latest projections from Congressional Budget Office are sobering to say the least.
