Economic
Concerned about the Euro? – You May Wish to Consider Your Options
It is not the intention of this post to state an opinion as to what may or may not happen to the European single currency as a consequence of [...]
Markets Rally – Will it Last? Probably Not…
You would have noticed, over the last few weeks, a bit of a rally in most of the stock markets. This is not, I'm afraid, a product of an [...]
Euro Zone Dodges Greece Bullet…But What Next?
All eyes were on Greece yesterday (including this writer's!) as we awaited the results of the elections with feta flavored bated breath. Phew, the party that was in support of the [...]
EU Making ‘Worst-Case’ Plans for Greek Euro Exit
European finance officials told Reuters that they have discussed various worst-case scenario tools such as limiting the size of withdrawals from ATM machines, imposing border checks and introducing capital [...]
Greek Voto De-facto Vote on the Euro?
As the the Greeks get ever closer to going back to the polls, many see this crucial vote as a defacto vote on whether Greece will opt to stay in the Euro fold. [...]
Greek and French Elections Add Further Uncertainty to Euro Austerity Measures. UK going ‘lefty’ too?
France and Greece have dominated the headlines this weekend with the 'austerity' supporting governments being ousted by their left wing - anti austerity -counterparts. The public rejection of cutting [...]
Worried About Money in Europe?
If you are holding considerable sums of money, in Euros, in European banks or other financial institutions and are, understandably, concerned about the huge uncertainty that currently hangs over [...]
Greek elections: The Fire That Lights the Euro Touch Paper?
The Greeks go to the election booth this Sunday. Some argue that the Euro-zone will, again, be under threat from the outcome of these elections. A central risk factor, UBS argue, [...]
Making Money from Fear….
The Volatility Index, or VIX, shows the market's expectation of 30-day volatility. It is constructed using the implied volatilities of a wide range of S&P 500 index options. It is [...]
Gold Has Best January for 32 Years
Gold rose 11 percent in January, the largest one-month gain since August 2011 and the largest for the month of January since 1980.
Clock Ticking on Greek Debt Deal
As the talks with Greeks creditors continues investor sentiment has fallen as euro zone finance ministers rejected private creditors demands for a 4 percent coupon on new, longer-dated bonds [...]
Greece WILL Default..but In an Orderly Fashion..Says Fitch
Fitch ratings agency have come out and said that Greece, most certainly, will default on it's debt but in an 'orderly manner', though, a disorderly default is not ruled [...]