European Economic Woes
Friday, September 12, 2008
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The problems in the U.S. economy are having a global impact. Many experts now believe Europe, in particular, is headed for recession. In an interview with NBR anchor Susie Gharib, Michael Hume, Chief European Economist at Lehman Brothers, offers his take on the short-term future of the European 
Related NBR Stories & Links
- 08-05-08: Interest Rates & Oil Prices Spark Wall Street Rally
- 05-02-08: The Federal Reserve Teams Up with Europe's Central Bankers
- 03-26-08: One on One with Michael Hume, Chief European Economist at Lehman Brothers
- 01-29-08: One on One with Michael Hume, Chief European Economist at Lehman Brothers
External Links/Articles*
- Bank of England
The Bank of England is the central bank of the United Kingdom. This links to the "Monetary Policy" section of the bank's website. - European Central Bank (ECB)
The ECB is the central bank for 15 European nations, including Austria, Belgium, Byprus, Finalnd, France, Germany, Greece, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Portugal, Slovenia, and Spain. This links to the "Monetary Policy" section of the ECB website. - Federal Statistical Office of Germany
This links to the "Economic and Financial Data for Germany," including the latest statistics on employment, which Michael Hume mentions in his interview with Susie Gharib. - Organisation for Economic Co-Operation and Development (OECD) (PDF Document)
The OECD is "an international organisation helping governments tackle the economic, social and governance challenges of a globalised economy." This links to a September 2008 report published by the OECD titled, "What is the Economic Outlook for OECD countries? An Interim Assesment." Portions of the document are printed in both French and English. - Spain's National Institute of Statistics
Spain's National Institute of Statistics tracks the nation's economic data, including the consumer price index and unemployment rate.
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