Tag Archives: Europe
It Will Survive!
Just as news hits the headlines that Greece hasn’t met its terms set for the first bail out tranche, CNN Money has run an article saying that ‘Economists actually believe the euro will survive.’ Just as the protests in Greece … Continue reading
Who will shoulder the burden?
Just as a key vote in Germany arrives on whether to do more to increase the eurozone bail-outEFSF, the disenchantment from the public, fellow MP’s and countries that are due to be helped (mainly Greece), continues to grow. This comes … Continue reading
Filed under Economy, Europe, Finance, Government
ECB has the muscle
The latest talks in Washington signal a new sense of serious urgency, not only in Europe, but America to figure out a definite way to get the eurozone out of this calamity. The US realizes that the problem ‘over there’ … Continue reading
At least appear unified!
US Treasury Secretary, Timothy Geithner, was recently in Europe to quietly lambast those on the continent for their “loose talk” and lack of political and public relations singularity concerning the continual threat of Greece falling through the floorboards. The irony … Continue reading
Filed under Economy, Finance, Government, United States
China to the rescue?
Why buy a theme park like Disneyland? Or an automotive classic like Ferrari? Why invest in football teams like the Russian Oligarchs? – Forget it, the must-have hot purchase right now for seemingly the only country on the planet experiencing … Continue reading
Another Blow for Bonds and Banks
As the new head of the IMF, Christine Lagarde, held a meeting in Marseille recently and left some encouraging words in the collective ear of the audience (particular kudos meted out for the UK’s austerity drive), the European Central Bank, … Continue reading
A Stern Mistress Needed for EU?
Berlusconi is ensconced in the dock awaiting new trashy allegations, Cameron and Co. are busy with looting yobs in the UK and Greece, Ireland and Portugal make the former two nations look dependable in comparison. Europe’s a mess, and the … Continue reading
ECB is too much the puppet master?
The eurozone’s ailing countries have found that within the last twelve months, bail-outs and loans may keep their nation from imminent collapse, but the European Central Bank wants something in return: the ability to talk and have the wounded nation … Continue reading
Filed under Economy, Europe, Finance, Government
Just don’t say ‘default’
Now that that the much fought over second bailout package has been agreed for Greece, there’s been a fast blast of optimism in the press and global markets, only to be followed by a cautious reading of the small print. ‘This … Continue reading
Filed under Banks, Economy, Europe, Finance, Government
Europe’s Great Garage Sale
As the eurozone continues its tailspin, trying to plug the ever-increasing holes appearing in the bottom of the economic ship, there seems to be nothing left to do but privatize anything available and hope that buyers will appear to buoy … Continue reading
