Tag Archives: European Debt Crisis

OECD’s Gurria on the ECB’s OMT

Posted on September 9, 2012 by

Great France24 interview with Angel Gurria, Secretary General of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation (OECD).  Have a look it’s worth your time and offers good insight into EU policymaker thinking. Gurria is probably the world’s leading expert on sovereign debt issues.  … Continue reading →

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Quote of the Day: Nostalgia for the Deutsche Mark

Posted on August 5, 2012 by

While German political leaders now declare their allegiance to the eurozone, opinion polls in Germany show that public support for the euro is very weak. As the risks accumulate, it is not inconceivable that Germany might conclude that, despite the … Continue reading →

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Say it ain’t so, Mario!

Posted on August 2, 2012 by

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Super Mario to the Rescue

Posted on July 26, 2012 by

Sure smells like a coordinated move by the big central banks is in the works.   Gold starting to sniff out the potential that a monetary blast may be in the works.  “Whatever it takes.” (click here if video and chart … Continue reading →

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Stratfor: Europe’s Contradictory Answers to its Crisis

Posted on July 20, 2012 by

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EU leaders gather to solve debilitating debt crisis

Posted on June 28, 2012 by

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Italy Fears Pain From Spain

Posted on June 13, 2012 by

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EU officials discuss options should Greece exit euro

Posted on June 12, 2012 by

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Quote of the Day: EU Policymakers on Hopium

Posted on June 12, 2012 by

The primary strategy being pursued to prevent a further worsening of the situation is that of hope. And it is a strategy also being applied to the danger of further contagion. Greece, Ireland, Portugal, Spain: So far, European leaders have … Continue reading →

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Current State of the Market in a Sea of Volatility – 2.0

Posted on June 11, 2012 by

Time for another re-post. Amazing how things have changed very little since last September.  Still waiting for that comprehensive plan. The Current State of the Market in a Sea of Volatility Originally Posted on September 13, 2011 The picture below really … Continue reading →

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