bank recapitalization

• Cyprus Requests EU Aid

  By Stelios Orphanides and Rebecca Christie, Bloomberg  |  June 26, 2012

  Fifth euro member state to seek bailout also asks for loan from Russia or China.

• Spain Minister Urges Aid for Banks

  By Emma Ross-Thomas and Charles Penty, Bloomberg  |  June 5, 2012

  Montoro says European institutions should help shore up Spain’s banks.

• Greek Investors Brace for Bigger Loss

  By Paul Dobson and Emma Charlton, Bloomberg  |  October 14, 2011

  Bondholders could lose up to 60% of their investments.

• Swift Steps Help Avert 'Lost Decade'

  By Alan Levenson  |  January 1, 2011

  The quicker U.S. response to its real estate bubble should help it avoid the prolonged economic slowdown experienced by Japan