Europe's economic uncertainty a global issue

Star Tribune Saturday 12th May, 2012

Most economists don't expect Europe's debt problems to sink the sluggish U.S. economic recovery, but Europe has sent new headwinds our way, dragging down U.S. stock prices. If Europe's crisis continues to deepen, it could cause market chaos globally, threatening our economy and others. These concerns will be front and center this week as France swears in a socialist president who emphasizes the need for government stimulus measures and as leaders...

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