European shares fell on Monday, pressured by losses for financials as investors continued to fret about the health of the banking sector. See full story.

Economic Preview: No sign of bottoming as data seen plunging lower

You know things are bad when the best economic news over the coming week is likely to be a report showing that consumers paid higher prices for goods and services. See full story.

The Spiral: Japan's deflation sapped spending, but made bargains

As some economists now fear the U.S. economy could be teetering on the brink of a deflationary spiral, Americans can look to Japan’s experience for some idea of what could lie ahead. See full story.