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Messy Politics
March 23, 2011
Peripheral bond premiums in the euro area continued to widen. Main focus is on Portugal, where a key budget meeting sees mounting resistance to austerity moves, possible fall of the government, and then need for bailout money or default. Allies are bickering over command responsibilities in imposing a no-fly zone over Libya. The minority Conservative […] More
Euro Off to Good Start This Year
January 21, 2011
A firmer euro is arguably the most significant currency market story of this young year. The euro had gained 5.2% against the dollar at today’s high from its low two weeks ago. The high of $1.3578 also constituted the strongest level since just before Thanksgiving. On the euro’s crosses, the euro has recovered as much […] More
