Tag Archives: European Debt Crisis

Swan Lake – May 29

We have been warning over the past few weeks that the macro swans have been gathering.  See here, here, and here. Swan Watch The Global Macro Monitor defines “macro swan” as any global macroeconomic or financial event with the capacity … Continue reading

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OECD’s Gurria on the ECB’s OMT

Great France24 interview with Angel Gurria, Secretary General of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation (OECD).  Have a look it’s worth your time and offers good insight into EU policymaker thinking. Gurria is probably the world’s leading expert on sovereign debt issues.  … Continue reading

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Quote of the Day: Nostalgia for the Deutsche Mark

While German political leaders now declare their allegiance to the eurozone, opinion polls in Germany show that public support for the euro is very weak. As the risks accumulate, it is not inconceivable that Germany might conclude that, despite the … Continue reading

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Say it ain’t so, Mario!

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Super Mario to the Rescue

Sure smells like a coordinated move by the big central banks is in the works.   Gold starting to sniff out the potential that a monetary blast may be in the works.  “Whatever it takes.” (click here if video and chart … Continue reading

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Stratfor: Europe’s Contradictory Answers to its Crisis

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EU leaders gather to solve debilitating debt crisis

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Italy Fears Pain From Spain

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EU officials discuss options should Greece exit euro

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Quote of the Day: EU Policymakers on Hopium

The primary strategy being pursued to prevent a further worsening of the situation is that of hope. And it is a strategy also being applied to the danger of further contagion. Greece, Ireland, Portugal, Spain: So far, European leaders have … Continue reading

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