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 the current debt issues. Fitch is of the opinion that the Euro cannot be rescued or maintained in its current guise....
Economic
Markets Rally – Will it Last? Probably Not…
07
Aug
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 improving global Macro picture (though there have been some negligible improvements in US data - of a 'subject to change' kind -...
Euro Zone Dodges Greece Bullet…But What Next?
18
Jun
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 bailout got in - New Democracy led by Antonis Samaras.
Afraid cracking the Euro vintage (remember you can't call sparkling white wine that...
EU Making ‘Worst-Case’ Plans for Greek Euro Exit
11
Jun
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 controls in at least Greece should Athens decide to leave the euro.
Officials have been keen to stress that the discussions were...
Greek Voto De-facto Vote on the Euro?
05
Jun
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.
Will Germany stick by it's guns and follow through on its tough talk? Probably not and, thus, the inevitable is likely to be delayed...
Greek and French Elections Add Further Uncertainty to Euro Austerity Measures. UK going ‘lefty’ too?
14
May
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 the budget has now also seen wide spread support in the UK. The outcome of local elections, in sunny GB, have made...
Worried About Money in Europe?
05
May
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 the Euro Euro Zone as a whole, speak to us.
We can help you move money outside of the Euro Zone -...
Greek elections: The Fire That Lights the Euro Touch Paper?
04
May
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, is the political landscape after the Greek general elections this Sunday. According to recent opinion polls, party political support in Greece has fragmented significantly...
Making Money from Fear….
13
Mar
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 made up from the cost of 'insuring' an investors portfolio against future volatility one way or another. The VIX is a widely...
Gold Has Best January for 32 Years
01
Feb
Gold rose 11 percent in January, the largest one-month gain since August 2011 and the largest for the month of January since 1980.