Q&A: Why investors are wary of Italy's elections

FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — Investors are keeping a wary eye on Italy as the country heads to the polls Sunday and Monday to elect a new parliament.

Global shares fall as growth fears mount, Wall St closes

LONDON (Reuters) - World shares and commodities fell on Monday as a recent run of downbeat corporate reports cast a shadow over the economic growth outlook and markets awaited the impact of a huge U.S. hurricane.

Europe: New leaders, same debt crisis

NEW YORK (CNNMoney) -- Europe's debt crisis is far from over.

European Debt Crisis as Berlusconi’s Last Stand

ROME — The European debt crisis appeared to claim its most prominent victim on Tuesday when Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi of Italy, cornered by world markets and humiliated by a parliamentary setback, pledged to resign after Italy’s Parliament passes austerity measures demanded by the European Union.