Wednesday, May 12, 2010

A Trillion for Europe, With Doubts Attached

by Landon Thomas Jr. & Jack Ewing

New York Times
May 11, 2010

Like the giant financial bailout announced by the United States in 2008, the sweeping rescue package announced by Europe eased fears of a market collapse but left a big question: will it work long term?

Stung by criticism that it was slow and weak, the European Union surpassed expectations in arranging a nearly $1 trillion financial commitment for its ailing members over the weekend and paved the way for the European Central Bank to begin purchases of European debt on Monday.

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