Tag Archives: Greece

The “Massive” Cost of a Greek Euro Exit

Posted on May 17, 2012 by macromon

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Europe Enters Terminal Zone

Posted on May 15, 2012 by macromon

Another tough day in Europe as Greece failed to form a government and called for new elections.   We sense Europe has entered a terminal phase of the Euro as we now know it. No doubt there will numerous ECB interventions, … Continue reading →

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“…A Breath Away From the Drachma and Disaster”

Posted on May 14, 2012 by macromon

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Tough Day in Euroland

Posted on May 14, 2012 by macromon

Key Data Points: German Bund yield falls 6 bps to 1.457 percent; France 8.4 bps wider; Italy 24.7 bps wider; Spain 27.9 bps wider to 6.23 percent; Portugal 23.4 bps wider; Ireland 16.7 bps wider; Greece 289 wider; Large Eurozone … Continue reading →

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Weekly Eurozone Watch: Spain at 6.0%, Greece Blows Out

Posted on May 11, 2012 by macromon

Key data points: German 10-year Bund new weekly closing low at 1.516 percent; Spain 10-year wider by 34 bps, first 2012 weekly close over 6.0 percent; Italy 10-year 14 bps wider; Greece 10-year blows out 425 bps on the week; … Continue reading →

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Athens still able to borrow despite political uncertainty

Posted on May 8, 2012 by macromon

Here’s an analyst saying Greek living standards would plunge by 80 percent if they leave the Euro.   This must assume most Greeks have their savings in Greek banks or local assets, which raises the issue of capital flight as the … Continue reading →

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Statfor: The Rise of the European Political Fringe

Posted on May 7, 2012 by macromon

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Picture of the Day: Bad Moon Rising?

Posted on May 6, 2012 by macromon

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

Posted on May 4, 2012 by macromon

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Weekly Eurozone Watch: No Pain From Spain

Posted on April 27, 2012 by macromon

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