Category Archives: Sovereign Risk

Alistair Darling Says Euro Permanently Damaged by Germany’s Leadership Failure During the Sovereign Debt Crisis

The former Chancellor, who was in 11 Downing Street when Greece, Spain and Portugal came close to economic meltdown in the spring, made his unguarded comments at a conference of senior German and British officials on Thursday. Privately, he is … Continue reading

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Irish Government Interest Rates Spike on Credit Fears

The rate of interest, or yield, on the most closely watched Irish Government bond, which is repayable in 10 years, rose by almost one third of a percentage point. This rise, which is among the largest registered on a single … Continue reading

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