Amid ongoing declines in bank lending, many Eurozone companies are finding they must be self-sufficient from a funding perspective.

October jobless rate rises amid fiscal crisis and tougher austerity measures.

Requests for emergency loans adds to pressure on Prime Minister Rajoy.

Requests for emergency loans adds to pressure on Prime Minister Rajoy.

Towns and regions are squabbling with the government about spending and how to allocation tax receipts.

Towns and regions are squabbling with the government about spending and how to allocation tax receipts.

Fourth austerity package in seven months raises sales tax to 21% from 18%.

Fourth austerity package in seven months raises sales tax to 21% from 18%.