As rumored earlier, Greek debt restructuring talks have collapsed, with private bondholders unwilling to accept the IMF's insistence of a greater than 50% haircut. "Under the circumstances, discussions with Greece and the official sector are paused for reflection on the benefits of a voluntary approach," says the IIF chief (negotiating on behalf of the bondholders). [View news story]
A Greek friend of ours said it best about 25 years ago, "Bill, this will never work! We're fifty years behind the Germans and working half days to catch up." Very funny, at the time, and sadly true today.
As rumored earlier, Greek debt restructuring talks have collapsed, with private bondholders unwilling to accept the IMF's insistence of a greater than 50% haircut. "Under the circumstances, discussions with Greece and the official sector are paused for reflection on the benefits of a voluntary approach," says the IIF chief (negotiating on behalf of the bondholders). [View news story]