Tag Archives: Politics

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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Stratfor: The Eurozone’s Political Challenge

Posted on February 11, 2013 by

Stratfor Europe analyst Adriano Bosoni discusses the daunting economic and political challenges facing the eurozone, particularly Spain and Italy. For more analysis, visit: http://www.Stratfor.com (click here if video is not observable)

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Crunch time in DC, Beijing and Athens – Reuters

Posted on November 5, 2012 by

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Stratfor: Xi Jinping and China’s Politics

Posted on September 12, 2012 by

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Stratfor: Threats to Europe’s Austerity Coalition

Posted on March 23, 2012 by

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Does the Solar ETF Reflect the Chances of Obama 2.0?

Posted on January 18, 2012 by

Take a look at the Solar ETF’s performance over the past couple of years.   We, along with the President and most Democrats, were all lathered up about the “Green Economy” leading us into a new economy.    What a disaster! Granted … Continue reading →

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Mr. (Bond) Market Prepares to Take Down Silvio

Posted on November 7, 2011 by

Remember the 1997 Asian Financial Crisis?   The bond and currency markets took down Indonesia’s Suharto regime, which survived three decades of student protests, attempted coups, and external pressure.   What tanks couldn’t do, markets did. With G-Pap now gone Club Med … Continue reading →

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