Category Archives: Euro

Interview: Anni Podimata, Greece VP of the European Parliament

Posted on September 24, 2011 by macromon

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Takin’ It to the Greek Streets

Posted on September 21, 2011 by macromon

The future of Euro is going to be determined by the Greek street in the next few weeks and how they react to the new austerity measures.   G-Pap has his work cut out convincing the population the pain is … Continue reading →

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Italy Reeling After Downgrade

Posted on September 20, 2011 by macromon

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Merkel Fading

Posted on September 18, 2011 by macromon

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The Real Oktoberfest – € 9 per liter

Posted on September 17, 2011 by macromon

As the markets prepare for their Oktoberfest, which usually marks a seasonal low and the beginning of the traditional year-end rally, here is the real deal, folks!.   Oktoberfest opened in Munich with the city’s mayor tapping the first keg.   … Continue reading →

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Assessing the Risks of French Banks

Posted on September 15, 2011 by macromon

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The Current State of the Market in a Sea of Volatility

Posted on September 13, 2011 by macromon

The picture below really captures the volatility of the current market and how traders must remain detached like the Coast Guard cutter closely monitoring how the ship (market) is listing.  When too many are standing on one side of the … Continue reading →

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German Finance Minister Prepares for Possible Greek Bankruptcy – Spiegel

Posted on September 11, 2011 by macromon

These are the headlines at Spiegel Online, which should hit the markets like a ton of bricks offers on Monday.   Looks like Spiegel  posted the teaser to the full story to be released on Monday.    Not a great way … Continue reading →

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‘Euro no good for Greece but zero chance of exit soon’

Posted on September 10, 2011 by macromon

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European Leaders Take the Fork in the Road

Posted on September 8, 2011 by macromon

Good piece in the Economist, Europe’s debt crisis: Fudge, the final frontier, summing up the crisis in the Eurozone.   Even a little history lesson, SEPTEMBER is a cruel month in international monetary history, when regimes that once seemed inviolate … Continue reading →

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