Tag Archives: France

Hollande Supports EU Banking Union

But is he willing to cede some of France’s sovereignty?  This is the political issue haunting the European street and holding back the Germans. (click here if video is not observable)

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Flash Eurozone Manufacturing PMI at 45.0, 35-month low

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Statfor: The Rise of the European Political Fringe

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Quote of the Day: Dissing the European Vote

You think this is why markets have bounced and are so sanguine about the European elections?  We’re not so sure the European street can be dismissed that easily. “In 1981, François Mitterrand had one-and-a-half years to correct his Socialist course. … Continue reading

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Picture of the Day: Bad Moon Rising?

Was last night’s incredible shot of the Super Moon rising over the Parthenon in Athens a bad omen of things to come?  Some see a bad moon rising given the results of today’s elections in Greece and France.  Buckle up! … Continue reading

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Weekly Eurozone Watch: Bund Yield Low, Banks Hammered

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Issues in the French presidential run-off

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Bonjour Two Tier Euro?

We’ve always held the end game in Europe will be the stronger northern countries eventually pulling out of the Euro.   The path to the end game we do not know. Sunday’s election in France, may, or may not, be the … Continue reading

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Weekly Eurozone Watch: No Pain From Spain

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Weekly Eurozone Watch: France Wider Ahead of Election

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