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EU Crisis: This Week Could Change the Global Economy

EU Crisis: This Week Could Change the Global Economy

June 25, 2012 · by Patrick Smith · in Articles, The Fiscal Times

LONDON—This looks like “the week that was” for Europe, as it prepares for a European Council summit in Brussels this Thursday and Friday. As of Monday evening, a 10-page draft document will begin circulating among EU leaders, outlining a new,…

After Greece: Radical Overhaul of EU is Next

After Greece: Radical Overhaul of EU is Next

June 18, 2012 · by Patrick Smith · in Articles, The Fiscal Times

LONDON—Most of Europe breathed an almost audible sigh of relief late Sunday evening, when the results of the most important elections in modern Greek history became clear. The center-right New Democrats, which took 29.7 percent of the vote, are firmly…

Spain Cuts a Deal: How Short is the Leash?

Spain Cuts a Deal: How Short is the Leash?

June 11, 2012 · by Patrick Smith · in Articles, The Fiscal Times

LONDON—As recently as last Friday Spanish officials, including Finance Minister Luis de Guindos, were offering investors and the markets sanguine reassurance that, no, there would be no need for a European rescue plan for Spain’s ailing banks. Spain could handle…

EU Crisis: How to Avert a Global Economic Depression

EU Crisis: How to Avert a Global Economic Depression

June 4, 2012 · by Patrick Smith · in Articles, The Fiscal Times

Remember back in the 1990s, when globalization was supposed to be the greatest thing since Saran Wrap? Maybe someday it will prove to be so, but right now we are walking on the dark side of the moon. Everything seems…

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