Political Problems Flare Up In The Eurozone
December 13, 2013 at 07:43 AM EST
The euro retreated slightly from Thursday's highs as political problems in the 17-nation bloc reminded markets of the region's fragility. The common currency traded at $1.3749 at 5:15 GMT on Friday morning. The Wall Street Journal reported that Catalonia, Spain's leading industrial region, has set a date for a succession