Category Archives: Eurozone Sovereign Spreads

Collapse of Euro a “Very Likely Scenario” – Spiegel

Posted on June 26, 2012 by macromon

We posted yesterday that the Germans are starting to think out loud about the breakup of the Euro.  Here’s an excerpt and chart on the economic aftermath of a Eurozone split from the Der Spiegel piece, Collapse of Currency a … Continue reading →

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Greece Creates 70K Government Jobs While Promising Cuts

Posted on June 25, 2012 by macromon

How will Greece’s official creditors react? (click here if video is not observable)

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Just Another Panic Monday in Euroland

Posted on June 25, 2012 by macromon

Last week’s rally in Euroland was short lived with today’s big sell-off (see charts below).  The political tensions are coming to the surface and markets don’t like want they see and don’t see a positive outcome. As the Germans think … Continue reading →

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The Eurozone Fix-It Menu

Posted on June 23, 2012 by macromon

Great little “cheat sheet” from SocGen via FT Alphaville of what the EU can do to resolve its debt and banking crisis.  But remember before getting all lathered up,  “it’s the politics, [stupid]!” (click here if table is not observable)

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Stratfor: Effectiveness of Austerity in Europe (Portfolio)

Posted on June 21, 2012 by macromon

(click here if video is not observable)

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New Greek Prime Minister Pleads For National Unity

Posted on June 20, 2012 by macromon

(click here if video is not observable)

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G20 Puts Squeeze on EU Policymakers

Posted on June 18, 2012 by macromon

(click here if video is not observable)

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Greece Is Not The Word

Posted on June 18, 2012 by macromon

Check out today’s action  in European sovereign credit and bank equities after the the better than expected results from the Greek election.   Spain and Italy blowing out and Euro bank stocks clearly demonstrates the market is beyond Greece and looking … Continue reading →

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EU officials discuss options should Greece exit euro

Posted on June 12, 2012 by macromon

(click here if video is not observable)

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Fail

Posted on June 11, 2012 by macromon

In last night’s post we commented on the spike in equity futures and lust for risk assets on the back of the Spanish bank bailout, Mr. Risk and the S&P’s have gapped up through resistance in overnight trading on the … Continue reading →

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