Spain seen heading for recession as economy shrinks
Spain’s economy looks set to slip into recession after contracting for the first time in two years in the last quarter of 2011, highlighting the challenge for EU leaders as they meet to find ways to boost growth while cutting budgets. The leaders are meeting in Brussels on Monday with the goal of helping Europe’s economy but they have to balance austerity with the need to help countries struggling with dismal economic performance. The finances Continue reading Spain seen heading for recession as economy shrinks