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Speculation Grows Over Spanish Bank Rescue

by Lauren Frayer, NPR
June 8, 2012

It's been a roller coaster week for Spain, amid speculation that it can't afford to rescue its troubled banks and might need European aid. Spain held a successful bond auction Thursday, but shortly afterward, the Fitch ratings agency downgraded the country's credit rating.

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