Tag Archives: Merkel

Quote of the Day: Dissing the European Vote

Posted on May 7, 2012 by macromon

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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Stratfor: Threats to Europe’s Austerity Coalition

Posted on March 23, 2012 by macromon

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Berlin and Paris frustrated as Greeks delay bailout talks

Posted on February 6, 2012 by macromon

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China to Europe’s Rescue?

Posted on February 2, 2012 by macromon

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EU treaties set to change

Posted on November 24, 2011 by macromon

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Monti, Merkel and Sarkozy to hold mini summit

Posted on November 23, 2011 by macromon

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World’s Highest Paid Political Leaders

Posted on October 19, 2011 by macromon

Here’s some interesting data coming to us from Investopedia.com.  Now you can understand the frustration of Frau Merkel as she bails out countries’ with leaders making a higher salary than hers! Top 10 Political Leader’s Salary by Country (2010): 1. … Continue reading →

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Merkozy: All the right words, no concrete action…

Posted on October 9, 2011 by macromon

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Merkel Fading

Posted on September 18, 2011 by macromon

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The Current State of the Market in a Sea of Volatility

Posted on September 13, 2011 by macromon

The picture below really captures the volatility of the current market and how traders must remain detached like the Coast Guard cutter closely monitoring how the ship (market) is listing.  When too many are standing on one side of the … Continue reading →

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