EU Will Not Object to Budget Cuts by France, Italy

The European Union has approved the 2015 budgets for its member nations, following adjustments by Italy and France. Meanwhile, North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has reportedly executed several senior officials for various charges. In the U.S., the Federal Reserve is expected to end its third round of quantitative easing, shifting focus to future interest rate hikes.

What action did France take to address its budget deficit for 2015?

• Reduced its deficit by €3.6 billion

• Reduced its deficit by €3.5 billion

• Increased spending by €3.5 billion

• Increased taxes by €3.6 billion

What unusual charge was reportedly used against North Korean officials executed by Kim Jong Un?

• Embezzlement

• Watching South Korean soap operas

• Espionage

• Corruption

What significant financial program is the Federal Reserve expected to conclude?

• Bond selling program

• Quantitative Easing 3

• Currency devaluation

• Interest rate hikes

How much has the Federal Reserve spent on bond purchases since the start of QE3?

• $1 trillion

• $2 trillion

• $4 trillion

• $3 trillion

What is the anticipated focus of investors following the end of QE3?

• Real estate market

• Gold prices

• Central Bank's interest rate decisions

• Stock market trends