Tag Archives: Eurozone

What’s The Matter With Inflation?

Posted on September 29, 2017 by macromon

What’s The Matter Kansas  inflation? The divergence of official inflation as measured by the government versus inflation realized by the consumer and businesses has never been greater, in our opinion.   Go ask anybody on the street in America and … Continue reading →

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Greece’s Debt Dilemma Explained in 90 Seconds – FT

Posted on May 12, 2015 by macromon

May 12 — Greece faces a long list of deadlines and a big one is today. The country owes the International Monetary Fund roughly $880 million. Spain’s finance minister has said “Greece’s liquidity situation is getting increasingly complicated.” Bloomberg’s David … Continue reading →

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Economic hope mired in eurozone gloom – FT

Posted on January 21, 2015 by macromon

While there may be hope that low oil prices will help industrialised nations recover more quickly, there is also concern among delegates at the World Economic Forum in Davos about the eurozone despite an expected QE programme by the ECB. … Continue reading →

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IMF casts gloomy cloud – FT

Posted on October 9, 2014 by macromon

The outlook for the global economy has darkened, according to the International Monetary Fund. Ralph Atkins, capital markets editor, and Ferdinando Giugliano, global economy news editor, discuss why IMF forecasts are now so negative. For more video content from the … Continue reading →

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Weekend Lecture: Can the Eurozone Survive? – LSE

Posted on November 15, 2013 by macromon

After four successive crisis years, an economic recovery in Europe is within sight. The euro’s survival – which was in question as recently as a year ago – appears assured. But the crisis remains chronic, if not fatal. Without further … Continue reading →

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What’s Europe’s biggest economic concern? — Reuters

Posted on September 10, 2013 by macromon

Sept. 9 – Influential thinkers and leaders at the Ambrosetti Forum including Trichet, Roubini and Zoellick give Reuters’ Lucy Marcus their take on the biggest issues facing Europe’s economy. – Reuters TV (click here if video is not observable)

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Weekly Eurozone Watch – ECB Cuts

Posted on May 3, 2013 by macromon

Key Data Points German 10-year Bund 3 bps higher; France 5 bps wider to the Bund; Belgium 7 bps tighter; Ireland 25 bps tighter; Italy 27 bps tighter; Spain 27 bps tighter; Portugal 40 bps tighter; Greece 165 bps tighter; … Continue reading →

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Weekly Eurozone Watch – Equity Ramp

Posted on April 26, 2013 by macromon

Key Data Points German 10-year Bund 4 bps lower; France 1 bp tighter to the Bund; Belgium no spread change; Ireland 6 bps tighter; Italy 12 bps tighter; Spain 30 bps tighter; Portugal 15 bps tighter; Greece 4 bps tighter; … Continue reading →

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Weekly Eurozone Watch: The Devil Wears Prodi

Posted on April 19, 2013 by macromon

Key Data Points German 10-year Bund 1 bp lower; France 1 bp tighter to the Bund; Belgium 2 bps tighter; Ireland 11 bps tighter; Italy 10 bps tighter; Spain 6 bps tighter; Portugal 24 bp tighter; Greece 13 bps wider; … Continue reading →

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IMF still keen on eurozone rate cut in face of weak growth

Posted on April 18, 2013 by macromon

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