Category Archives: Italy

Stratfor: Italy’s New Government

Posted on April 30, 2013 by

Stratfor Europe Analyst Adriano Bosoni discusses how Italy’s new government could bring some short-term stability to the country, but long-term challenges will remain. For more analysis, visit: http://www.Stratfor.com (click here if video is not observable)

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Italy’s New PM sets out priorities

Posted on April 29, 2013 by

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Napolitano re-election helps Italian stocks and bonds

Posted on April 22, 2013 by

Hopes of an end to two months of political deadlock had a positive effect on Italy’s financial markets on Monday. http://www.euronews.com/ (click here if video is not observable)

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Headache for head of state as Italian politics fails..again

Posted on March 29, 2013 by

Here is something we really need to monitor and keep on our radar.  The potential for an outsized political or geopolitical shock is growing and not just in Italy. (click here if video is not observable)

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France urges softer approach to austerity

Posted on March 14, 2013 by

Germany is facing stiff resistance from France to ease back on austerity as Europe’s leaders gather in Brussels for another EU summit. French President François Hollande has called for the emphasis to shift to boosting growth in indebted eurozone economies. … Continue reading →

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Bundesbank’s frosty outlook

Posted on March 12, 2013 by

The head of Germany’s central bank is warning the eurozone crisis is not over and governments must tackle the roots of their troubles with reforms – pointing the finger particularly at Italy, Cyprus and France. http://www.euronews.com/ (click here if video … Continue reading →

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Eurozone Sovereign Spreads Since Italy’s Election

Posted on March 7, 2013 by

ECB president, Mario Draghi, spoke in this morning’s press conference about how contagion has been contained in the eurozone bond markets since the Italian elections.   The data are in and he is right. The markets had closed before the election … Continue reading →

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Italy’s chief executives on political change – Euronews

Posted on March 6, 2013 by

Good insight. Rachel Sanderson, Milan correspondent, talks to Italy’s business leaders about the country’s inconclusive election results and the structural changes they hope to see implemented once a new government is elected. In depth: Italy elections 2013 http://www.ft.com/indepth/italy-elect… (click here … Continue reading →

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Bersani wants change for parliament and Italy

Posted on February 26, 2013 by

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Stratfor: Italian Elections Rekindle Eurozone Crisis

Posted on February 26, 2013 by

Excellent analysis. Stratfor’s Europe analyst Adriano Bosoni discusses the fractious results of the Italian elections and how they pose political and economic challenges for the European Union. For more analysis, visit: http://www.Stratfor.com (click here if video is not observable)

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