Stratfor: Threats to Europe’s Austerity Coalition
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View ArticleQuote of the Day: Dissing the European Vote
You think this is why markets have bounced and are so sanguine about the European elections? We’re not so sure the European street can be dismissed that easily. “In 1981, François Mitterrand had...
View ArticleCurrent State of the Market in a Sea of Volatility – 2.0
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...
View ArticleEU leaders gather to solve debilitating debt crisis
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View ArticleInside the EU Summit
Fascinating piece over at Spiegel Online about what went on at the EU Summit Thursday night and Friday morning. Not so sure this contributes to the long-term political stability of Europe and is sure...
View ArticleWeekly Eurozone Watch – Spreads Tighten, Banks Ramp
Key Data Points German 10-year bund 11 bps higher; Italy 10-year 23 bps tighter to the Bund; Spain 56 bps tighter; Portugal 33 bps tighter; Greece 9 bps tighter; Large Eurozone banks continue to run,...
View ArticleGermany’s Five Wise Men Urge Creation of Euro “Exit Door”
The German Council of Economic Experts, aka the “five wise men” (which, btw, includes one woman) handed over their annual report to Angela Merkel today. The report urged the government to show more...
View ArticleAngela Merkel: The mother and the monster – Economist
Demonised across Europe for her determined enforcement of austerity, Germany’s chancellor remains overwhelmingly popular at home and looks likely to win the upcoming election. – Economist (click here...
View ArticleMerkel’s Bavarian boost ahead of German election
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View ArticleThe week ahead: Light the Menurkey – Economist
GERMANY’S coalition talks conclude, Honduras goes to the polls, Vladimir Putin visits the Vatican and America celebrates “Thanksgivukkah” – Economist (click here if video is not observable)
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