| Cosima F. Barone | Vol. XI - Issue #207 | Jan. 16, 2012 |
INSIDE THIS ISSUE:
Rating Agencies Get Serious About Europe's Unexploded Bombs
For quite a long period, the investment community believed that there was not too much to worry about, since German and French banks would provide stability. Suddenly, a series of problems emerged and unveiled how German and French banks, among others, were dependent on the good fortune of member states that had become unable to service and to repay the accumulated debt. ... Read more
Danes See 'Europe AT Work'
During the first six month of 2012, Denmark will be at the helm of Europe. After Poland and Denmark, the presidency will rotate among either small states and/or financially distressed states. How long will the six-month rotating presidency exist? The last few presidencies have been purely ceremonial and were not able to imprint the EU with a new vision. ... Read more
A Glance At World's Insightful News
In Focus: URUGUAY, HUNGARY, SWITZERLAND, CHINA
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Confidence among U.S. consumers rose more than forecast in January to the highest level in almost a year, on signs of improvement in the job market.
By Timothy R. Homan
Bloomberg News, Jan. 27, 2012
Equities lower as traders eye Greek debt talks
By Vivianne Rodrigues in New York
Financial Times, Jan. 27, 2012
But hopes build for deal in Greek debt talks
By FT reporters
Financial Times, Jan. 27, 2012
President Nicolas Sarkozy on Friday said French troops would leave a year early, by the end of 2013.
By STEVEN ERLANGER
The New York Times, Jan. 27, 2012
For as long as there's been a modern currency market, the yen has marched higher against the dollar. That may be all over now.
By Vincent Cignarella
The Wall Street Journal, Jan. 27, 2012
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The shared currency remain higher after Fitch Ratings cut the credit ratings of Italy, Spain and three other euro-area countries, saying they lack financing flexibility in the face of the regional debt crisis.
By Allison Bennett
Bloomberg News, Jan. 27, 2012
Asian and Mideast investors reduce exposure to eurozone rescue fund
By Mary Watkins and Robin Wigglesworth in London
Financial Times, Jan. 27, 2012
ECB governor says three-year loans were vital
By Ralph Atkins in Frankfurt and Patrick Jenkins in Davos
Financial Times, Jan. 27, 2012
The American economy picked up a little steam last quarter, with output growing at an annualized rate of 2.8 percent, a faster rate than the 1.8 percent of the third quarter.
By CATHERINE RAMPELL
The New York Times, Jan. 27, 2012
Stocks fell, jeopardizing chances for a fourth consecutive weekly gain, after a reading on domestic economic growth fell short of expectations.
By CHRIS DIETERICH And CHRISTIAN BERTHELSEN
The Wall Street Journal, Jan. 27, 2012
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Data confirm country’s record on jobs worst among main eurozone economies
By Victor Mallet in Madrid
Financial Times, Jan. 27, 2012
Fifteen Italian consumer groups agree deal
By Guy Dinmore in Rome and Cynthia O’Murchu in London
Financial Times, Jan. 27, 2012
Economy boosted by inventory build-up
By Robin Harding in Washington and Shannon Bond in New York
Financial Times, Jan. 27, 2012
Amid plunging prices and soaring volatility, investors and traders reduced bets on 13 key commodity contracts by 19% in 2011.
By JERRY A. DICOLO
The Wall Street Journal, Jan. 27, 2012
Fitch Ratings has downgraded euro-zone members Italy, Spain, Belgium, Cyprus and Slovenia, while affirming Ireland's credit rating.
By STEPHEN L. BERNARD
The Wall Street Journal, Jan. 27, 2012
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