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Euro Spreads Decline
Bespoke Investment Group • Wed, Apr 17
The Size Of Governments And The Effect On Their Economies
Katchum • Thu, Jun 21, 2012 • 11 Comments
Led By Spain, Eurozone Debt Issues Continue To Haunt Markets
David Fry • Thu, Apr 5, 2012 • 3 Comments
Yet Another Reason The Euro Project Does Not Work
Felix Pinhasov • Thu, Mar 8, 2012
Avoid PIIGS Sovereign Bonds
Paolo Gorgo • Tue, Feb 28, 2012 • 3 Comments
Will the Euro Follow the Script?
Dean Popplewell • Thu, Jun 30, 2011
Euro Periphery Remains Weak but Any Dip May Be Transitory
Emerging Money • Sun, Oct 31, 2010
Hate Greece? Buy the Euro
IndexUniverse • Wed, Apr 28, 2010 • 39 Comments
Band-Aid for the PIGS
Andrew Horowitz • Fri, Apr 23, 2010
Which Euro ETF Is Right for You?
Michael Johnston • Thu, Feb 11, 2010 • 4 Comments

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EUR/USD Braces For Volatile Week
FXstreet • Tue, Jun 18
Hump Day: Fragile Stabilization Of The Global Capital Markets
Marc Chandler • Wed, Jun 12
Strong Technical Set Up Helps EUR/USD Post Highest Close Since Mid-February
FXstreet • Wed, Jun 12
Can The Euro Rally Continue?
Ralph Shell • Tue, Jun 11 • 1 Comment
Looking For The Sweet Spot On Macro Policy
James Picerno • Tue, Jun 11 • 1 Comment
German Constitutional Court Hearing Begins
Marc Chandler • Tue, Jun 11
USD/JPY Searching For Direction After BoJ Meeting
FXstreet • Tue, Jun 11
Possible Devaluation Of The Euro Casts A Shadow Over Gold's Future
Bob Kirtley • Thu, Jun 6 • 9 Comments
EUR/USD Technical Indicators Beginning To Look More Constructive
FXstreet • Wed, Jun 5
Will Economic Data Later In Week Free EUR/USD From Range Bound Behavior?
FXstreet • Tue, Jun 4
EUR/USD Looking To Maintain Ground Above $1.3000
FXstreet • Mon, Jun 3
Heads Up: Developments Before The New Week Begins
Marc Chandler • Sun, Jun 2
Will U.S. GDP Data Be Catalyst To Break EUR/USD Out Of 'Pennant' Pattern?
FXstreet • Thu, May 30
EUR/USD Technical Picture Continues To Sour, More Declines To Come?
FXstreet • Wed, May 29
Europe's Catch-22 Situation Finally Losing Its Edge?
Shareholders Unite • Tue, May 28 • 7 Comments
Bearish Chart Pattern Developments Still Favor Further Downside In EUR/USD
FXstreet • Tue, May 28
Euro Steady Despite Bond Weakness, But ECB Is The Next Big Catalyst
Pendulum • Mon, May 27 • 2 Comments
EUR/USD - More Volatility Expected With EU PMI On Tap
FXstreet • Thu, May 23
Bernanke, FOMC And EU Data To Heighten EUR/USD Volatility
FXstreet • Wed, May 22
Fed-Speak To Dominate EUR/USD Trading In Coming Days
FXstreet • Tue, May 21

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Thursday, August 16, 2012, 1:24 PM Rick Rieder - BlackRock's CIO for fixed income - is putting money to work in Spanish and Italian sovereign bond markets for the first time in a year, though he says it's just a small portion of the $620B he manages. His favorite sector remains high yield debt. Reider says low nominal yields make sense with Treasurys below 2%, and spreads have room to tighten further. 2 Comments [Global & FX]
Friday, August 10, 2012, 9:05 AM What crisis? Europe's corporate bond market is cruising, investment-grade euro-denominated bonds returning 8.9% YTD. Spreads remain wide - more than 200 bps to sovereign bonds vs. 50 bps pre-crisis - but there are good reasons for this. The search for yield continues, but how much upside is left? Comment! [Global & FX]
Saturday, August 4, 2012, 9:44 AM Focused on what ECB action may be on sovereign debt, markets are underpricing the chance the central bank steps into corporate bonds, opine two Goldman strategists. Measures could include direct purchases of corporate paper or a "funding for lending" scheme (a la the BOE). The moves would allow the ECB to provide market support without violating its mandate against financing of governments. 9 Comments [Global & FX]
Friday, June 8, 2012, 3:46 PM Speculative short positions in the euro jumped another 7.1K to 234.8K contracts in the week ended June 5, the largest gang on one side of the boat since at least Dec. 2007, according to Dow Jones. Shorts in the aussie grew a whopping 12.6K to 68.4K contracts. Maybe not surprisingly, with all that heft underneath, both currencies have performed decently since the 5th. (CFTC report) Comment! [Global & FX]
Thursday, June 7, 2012, 4:29 AM Chinese sovereign wealth fund CIC has scaled back its holdings of European stocks and bonds, and CIC Chairman Lou Jiwei says he sees mounting risks of a eurozone breakup. The remarks underscore China's dismay at how eurozone leaders are handling the crisis in China's largest export market. Comment! [Global & FX]
Wednesday, June 6, 2012, 8:44 AM Draghi press conference: The gist of his prepared remarks suggests the ECB is holding firm in its insistence it won't come to the rescue of governments that (it feels) continue to dally. European shares are shedding some gains, the Stoxx 50 up just 1%. The euro takes a big dive, now back to flat at $1.2457. 3 Comments [Global & FX, Breaking News]
Friday, May 18, 2012, 8:26 AM The ECB is playing a game of chicken - sitting on its hands to play tough with the Club Med states - but (along with the other major central banks) will "step in massively," says HSBC's David Bloom, and set off a powerful rally. Bob Janjuah agrees - "The Fed and the ECB will respond (soon) and trigger a short, sharp rally." 5 Comments [Global & FX]
Wednesday, May 16, 2012, 11:31 AM While the news with respect to the ECB and the Greek banks may be more technical in nature (as opposed to cutting anybody off), Bloomberg's Linda Yueh reports sources at the central bank saying there are no plans for additional stimulus even if market tensions rise. A review of policy is under way, and expected to be completed in July. 5 Comments [Global & FX]
Wednesday, May 16, 2012, 11:15 AM The ECB has stopped monetary operations to some Greek banks because recapitalizations are not yet in place, reports Reuters' Jamie McGeever, citing ECB sources. European shares give up solid gains, now flat on the session. 1 Comment [Global & FX, Breaking News]
Monday, May 14, 2012, 11:56 AM As cheeky traders flirt with the SNB's 1.20 floor on the euro/Swiss franc cross (driving it to CHF 1.2009), central bank chief Jordan tells an audience the franc remains "clearly overvalued." His remarks, however, fail to budge the pair. FXF -0.6%. Comment! [Global & FX]
Monday, May 14, 2012, 8:53 AM Already down on the day, the euro tumbles further as European Commission VP Almunia says the ECB has room to maneuver. He also suggests the EU move towards "debt mutualization." The euro is buying $1.2836, it's lowest level since January. FXE -0.6% premarket. Comment! [Global & FX]
Wednesday, May 9, 2012, 5:03 PM A major shift, the Bundesbank suggests it would accept higher German inflation to assist the rebalancing effort between the Club Med countries and the EU core. For months, the Buba has leaned against an ECB it sees as too loose. Its comments - submitted in testimony to parliament - suggest an "awareness" of the deflationary pressures in the peripheral states. 3 Comments [Global & FX]
Wednesday, May 9, 2012, 9:32 AM EMU troubles may soon put the SNB and its 1.20 euro/franc floor to the test, the cross sinking as low as 1.2003 several times today. The floor has thus far been maintained with very little intervention by the central bank. A true rush of money into francs, however, would force the SNB to make good on its promise of printing "unlimited" amounts of currency. Comment! [Global & FX]
Wednesday, May 9, 2012, 9:11 AM The Spanish PM announced today his country's banking system has collapsed and it's barely caused a whisper, writes Adam Button. Being locked out of debt markets isn't "theoretical," PM Rajoy told the Senate, ("it's) happening to the immense majority of regions, our whole financial sector and most big companies." Madrid -3.7%, STD -6.8%, BBVA -7.1%. 5 Comments [Global & FX]
Tuesday, May 8, 2012, 4:51 PM The IMF labels appropriate Switzerland's setting of a 1.20 floor on the euro/franc exchange rate, and says it has helped shore up the economy. The fund notes the floor has not really been challenged yet - should that happen and the SNB be forced to respond by printing francs to sop up euros, the resulting monetary expansion could lead to inflation and/or asset bubbles. Comment! [Global & FX]
Friday, May 4, 2012, 11:53 AM More evidence the euro is about to explode out of its tight trading range (which way TBD): The implied volatility of the euro/dollar exchange rate has collapsed, sharply diverging from its relationship with EU stocks. This sort of action may not last for too long. Today is seeing a bit of breakout - to the downside. FXE -0.5%. (see also) Comment! [Global & FX]

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Doomed Europe May 9 2013 by: Felix Salmon $ADRU $DFE $EPV $EU $EZU $FDD $FEP $FEZ $IEV $UPV $VGK http://bit.ly/18xk5C3
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x oil -field: ..but it doesn't hold water in a western European global economy.She is attempting to apply her eastern wall ideas-mentality of austerity..
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x oil -field: ..on the people of a free market.She is the wrong Chancellor for a reunited Germany & she is a flunky as a so-called leader in W.Europe.JMHO
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Agitation In Euro Land As Cypriots Face Wealth Destruction by: FXstreet. $ERO $EU $EUO $FXE http://bit.ly/113ZKPC http://bloom.bg/pF58PQ
Mar 18, 7:05 AM
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x oil -field: WSJ: With banks still closed, Cyprus is an island where cash is king. $EUO http://on.wsj.com/14hazSY
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x oil -field: Cyprus rescue raises new questions about euro's long-term survival. $EUO http://bit.ly/11EChVB NDTV
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Cyprus Bailout And Bank Levy:It's About Tax Haven Status. SA Larry Trefz. $DRR $ERO $EU $EUO $FXE http://bit.ly/WR04Um http://bit.ly/ZlNoCu
Mar 18, 6:40 AM
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x oil -field: As it tries to play Russia off against EU to salvage economy,Cyprus has embarked on high-stakes geopolitical poker game.http://bit.ly/ZzFENf
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Forex: EUR/USD Calls For Lower (€) Lows Persist. Mar 14 2013, by: FXstreet. $ERO $EU $FXE $UDN $UUP http://bit.ly/12SjElK
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Say Goodbye To The Big Idea Of A $GOLD Dinar: Threat To Value and Stability $US and $EU $GLD http://bit.ly/XoSvCI
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x oil -field: Saving the world economy from Gaddafi - Gold Dinar. http://bit.ly/10c4hmr Goodnight $GLD Dinar. King Dollar $UUP $XIV
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x oil -field: New $GOLD Dinar For Oil Trade System Challenges U.S. $OIL Currency [No-longer]. http://bit.ly/13E5G6a The King Dollar $UUP
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EU, IMF clash over Greece revives debt crisis fears. (Reuters) yk
11/13/12
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EU Seeks to Keep Crisis Fight on Track After Greek Vote. (Bloomberg) yk
11/12/12
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Skull & Bones
Major financial institutions will be warned before the EU cuts Greece loose......you and I will not.
11/9/12
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Skull & Bones
Why has the EU delayed Greece's tranche payment until next week. Are they planning to pay in Drachmas instead of euros after weekend?
11/9/12
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wenlock00: Politicians between a rock and a hard place - trying to find way to fund / implement grand scheme without consulting people.
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Skull & Bones
Here comes the VOLUME down again......Where the Hell is Bernanke......How about a rumor out of the EU......More China growth BS?
11/9/12
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Doomed Europe May 9 2013 by: Felix Salmon $ADRU $DFE $EPV $EU $EZU $FDD $FEP $FEZ $IEV $UPV $VGK http://bit.ly/18xk5C3
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x oil -field: ..but it doesn't hold water in a western European global economy.She is attempting to apply her eastern wall ideas-mentality of austerity..
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x oil -field: ..on the people of a free market.She is the wrong Chancellor for a reunited Germany & she is a flunky as a so-called leader in W.Europe.JMHO
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Greek people will be punished to the full extent by Germans. They can only eat once a day after this EU summit.
1/30/12
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1980XLS-2.0: No more BIG, FAT Greek weddings then.
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Agitation In Euro Land As Cypriots Face Wealth Destruction by: FXstreet. $ERO $EU $EUO $FXE http://bit.ly/113ZKPC http://bloom.bg/pF58PQ
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x oil -field: WSJ: With banks still closed, Cyprus is an island where cash is king. $EUO http://on.wsj.com/14hazSY
Mar 24, 3:23 PM
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x oil -field: Cyprus rescue raises new questions about euro's long-term survival. $EUO http://bit.ly/11EChVB NDTV
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Cyprus Bailout And Bank Levy:It's About Tax Haven Status. SA Larry Trefz. $DRR $ERO $EU $EUO $FXE http://bit.ly/WR04Um http://bit.ly/ZlNoCu
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x oil -field: As it tries to play Russia off against EU to salvage economy,Cyprus has embarked on high-stakes geopolitical poker game.http://bit.ly/ZzFENf
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Say Goodbye To The Big Idea Of A $GOLD Dinar: Threat To Value and Stability $US and $EU $GLD http://bit.ly/XoSvCI
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x oil -field: Saving the world economy from Gaddafi - Gold Dinar. http://bit.ly/10c4hmr Goodnight $GLD Dinar. King Dollar $UUP $XIV
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x oil -field: New $GOLD Dinar For Oil Trade System Challenges U.S. $OIL Currency [No-longer]. http://bit.ly/13E5G6a The King Dollar $UUP
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Why has the EU delayed Greece's tranche payment until next week. Are they planning to pay in Drachmas instead of euros after weekend?
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wenlock00: Politicians between a rock and a hard place - trying to find way to fund / implement grand scheme without consulting people.
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EU offers dire predictions for Spain growth: report. (Reuters) yk
11/6/12
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jdub2788: Just tax the rich at a 75% rate....it fixes everything.
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Ong Kang Wei
EU looks real interesting. IMO They may all be due for a breakout after this long long stage 1 basing IRL GREK EWI EWP EWK EWO RSX.
11/5/12
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Ong Kang Wei: Though they still have many problems here and there, they are gonna breakout soon, IMO. comment your thoughts!
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Mercy Jimenez
If U lose track like I do of "latest and greatest" EU issues + key events ahead FPA provides a great summary: http://seekingalpha.com/c/6m9ut
11/1/12
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Mercy Jimenez: No wonder my hand got slapped! Just kidding -- we all have a fat finger sometimes.
11/2/12
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FocalPoint Analytics: Thanks Mercy... David... the top of the Insta blog just provides background info... the current material is posted in the comments section
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Reuters: EU Divorce in two countries is double the trouble.U.S.A. http://reut.rs/QHF7of
10/25/12
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x oil -field: *Think Sally Field the movie " Not Without My Daughter," story of an American mother who struggled to escape from Iran with her daughter.
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Bloomberg: EU German Bunds Decline as Optimism on Greece, Portugal Damps Safety Bid. $NBG http://bloom.bg/S7DkLx
10/25/12
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x oil -field: Bloomberg:Finland Eases Stance on ESM Bank Aid. EU http://bloom.bg/PRWOod
10/25/12
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CNN|MONEY: $NBG Greece nears 2-year bailout extension. EU http://cnnmon.ie/Rh2973
10/24/12
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x oil -field: PRECIOUS METALS: $GLD Slips To 7-Week Low on Stronger Dollar. http://bit.ly/RWeXwG TradingCharts.com
10/24/12
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David White
The Preliminary German Manufacturing PMI was 45.7 vs. last month's 47.4. Ugh! Germany is supposed to be the EU stalwart.
10/24/12
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jdub2788: You can't create demand for your stuff.
10/24/12
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FortSumter: Unless it's govt mandated healthcare. :0
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Bloomberg:Rajoy Claims Vindication in Galicia as Basque Nationalists Win. http://bloom.bg/UqV6Lo EU(A Big Win for The People) MO
10/22/12
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x oil -field: Bloomberg: EU Greece Austerity Diet Risks 1930s-Style Depression: Euro Credit http://bloom.bg/XJjJlA
10/22/12
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Greece,EU lenders agree on most austerity cuts to unlock fresh aid Reuters | Updated On: Oct.18, 2012 00:04 (IST) ND|TV http://bit.ly/R1sDqW
10/18/12
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jdub2788: Should read: "Greece leaders agree to throw citizens under the bus to allow the banks to put them in more debt."
10/18/12
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