Economy

Takeovers off 2% in second quarter as Europe threatens confidence.

Takeovers off 2% in second quarter as Europe threatens confidence.

May loans down 0.1%, in the first decline in more than two years.

May loans down 0.1%, in the first decline in more than two years.

Europe moves toward banking union, allows banks to tap bailout fund directly.

Europe moves toward banking union, allows banks to tap bailout fund directly.

Offerings drop 34% as Facebook debut, European crisis scare away buyers.

Administration officials propose extending some Bush tax cuts and delaying defense cuts.