PARIS/NEW YORK (Reuters) - Most men might balk at spending $600 on a pair of Dior sneakers but for U.S. shoppers like Ephraim, an upbeat 30-year-old, such indulgences are becoming increasingly commonplace.Full story
LONDON/BRUSSELS (Reuters) - European regulators have dropped a bid to make pension funds subject to the same capital rules as banks and insurers, which could have cost European businesses billions of pounds to make their pension schemes more financially secure. Full story
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The United States on Thursday called on Europe to act decisively to boost its economy and counter the risk of a protracted stagnation that would undermine economic growth in America. Full story
CNBC's Ross Westgate reports on all the market moving events from Europe, as investors look for signs from the Fed's Bernanke on whether the current stimulus program will be tapered.
CNBC's Simon Hobbs reports the top business stories from Europe, as investors worry the U.S. Federal Reserve may taper its bond purchase program.
CNBC's Ross Westgate reports on all the market moving events from Europe, as stocks shifted higher despite weak economic data from the U.S. yesterday.
Bernard Connolly, Connolly Insight CEO, explains why he believes the integration of Europe and the euro is a "disaster," with CNBC's Rick Santelli.
CNBC's Rick Santelli talks with Daniel Stecich, TJM Institutional Services, about consumer debt in Europe.
President of the European Central Bank Mario Draghi leaves the stage after delivering a speech on the future of Europe at the Guildhall in central London May 23, 2013 REUTERS/Stefan Wermuth (BRITAIN - Tags: POLITICS BUSINESS)
President of the European Central Bank Mario Draghi delivers a speech on the future of Europe at the Guildhall in central London May 23, 2013 REUTERS/Stefan Wermuth (BRITAIN - Tags: POLITICS BUSINESS)
President of the European Central Bank Mario Draghi delivers a speech on the future of Europe at the Guildhall in central London May 23, 2013. REUTERS/Stefan Wermuth (BRITAIN - Tags: POLITICS BUSINESS)
