Tag Archives: EU

QOTD: George Soros

Posted on February 13, 2019 by macromon

Most of us assume the future will more or less resemble the present, but this is not necessarily so. In a long and eventful life, I have witnessed many periods of what I call radical disequilibrium. We are living in … Continue reading →

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EU unveils digital tax on tech giants – FT

Posted on March 22, 2018 by macromon

The European Commission has revealed its plan for a 3% tax on the revenues of big technology groups in response to pressure from EU governments, which want the likes of Google, Facebook and Amazon to start paying a fairer share … Continue reading →

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European far-right parties seek to unify — EuroNews

Posted on December 17, 2017 by macromon
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Weekly Eurozone Watch: Nobel Yields

Posted on October 12, 2012 by macromon

Key Data Points German 10-year Bund 8 bps lower; France 6 bps tighter to the Bund; Italy 10-year 1 bps wider; Spain 1  bps wider; Belgium 3 bps tighter; Portugal  11 bps tighter; Ireland 19 bps tighter; Greece 35 bps … Continue reading →

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France Debates a “More Federal Europe”

Posted on June 28, 2012 by macromon

The debate in Europe has finally crystallized into the the one point that matters.   How much sovereignty is each country willing to cede to a German led “Federal Europe.”   The following discussion on France 24 is very enlightening in … Continue reading →

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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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Bank bailout little relief for Spain’s unemployed

Posted on June 11, 2012 by macromon

(click here if video is not observable)

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EU ready to ease Spain’s deficit pain

Posted on May 30, 2012 by macromon

(click here if video is not observable)

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Europe’s Other Oil Crisis

Posted on May 28, 2012 by macromon

An EU strategic olive oil reserve to support prices (1:05 minutes into video). (click here if video is not observable)

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Stratfor: Enforceability and Credibility in the EU

Posted on March 13, 2012 by macromon

No street cred?   Double standard? Take a look at this piece at Spiegel Online on how even Germany is violating its own austerity measures, SPIEGEL reports this week that the German government didn’t reach even half of its planned savings … Continue reading →

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