Jul 21 Watch Examining the Underground Greek Economy Amid Escalating Debt Many Greek citizens have reacted in anger over governmental attempts to impose austerity measures as the country battles its economic troubles. As part of his series on making sense of economic issues, Paul Solman looks at Greece's debt and the… Continue watching
Jul 20 Greek Prime Minister Talks Financial Crisis, Austerity Measures By Paul Solman _pap_embed_custom('news01s41a1qf06',482,304,""); Editor's Note: On Tuesday's NewsHour, Paul Solman reports on how the people of Greece are responding to the austerity measures the country has imposed to deal with its debt crisis. "Obviously we have a daunting [...] prospect to change… Continue reading
Jul 20 Watch In Greece, New Austerity Measures Rile Many The economic crisis in Greece is bringing a new wave of anger among its citizens over austerity measures to control its debt. Paul Solman looks at how Greek citizens are coping with the debt crisis and speaks with Prime Minister… Continue watching
Jul 19 Watch Will Greek Austerity Plans Buckle Under Pressure? As part of his ongoing reporting on Making Sense for financial news, Paul Solman examines -- with some country and western flair -- how Greece's debt woes began and what's being done to contain the problems from spreading throughout Europe… Continue watching
Jul 07 Watch France Deliberates Financial Reforms in Face of European Debt Crisis As part of his ongoing series of reports on making sense of economic news, Paul Solman speaks with French Finance Minister Christine Lagarde about the European debt crisis, as France examines new calls for austerity and reforming its retirement system. Continue watching
Jul 01 Watch As Greek Protests Continue, Prime Minister Says Economic Shift Is 'Daunting' As part of his ongoing series of reports making sense of financial news, Paul Solman talks with Greek Prime Minister George Papandreou about the country's debt crisis and its impacts on the global economic recovery. Continue watching
May 20 Watch Regulators, Senate Considers Safety Net, Post-Stock Market Plunge This month's stock market "flash crash" of 1,000 points was the subject of Senate hearings, as the federal regulators proposed new rules to prevent further instability. Jeffrey Brown talks to two financial experts for more on the markets. Continue watching
May 20 Watch U.S. Stocks Tumble Over Weakening Euro, Jobless Claims Stocks fell sharply in the U.S., amid concerns about the weakening Euro and the biggest rise in jobless claims in three months. Jeffrey Brown reports on the market volatility, two weeks after the unexplained "flash crash."… Continue watching
May 10 Watch IMF Deputy Outlines European Bailout Package, What's Ahead for Spain, Portugal Gwen Ifill talks to John Lipsky, first deputy managing director of the International Monetary Fund, about the $1 trillion aid package to steady Greece and insulate other eurozone countries from a spreading debt crisis. Continue watching