The European member states are countries mainly in Europe, and three outside, that are part of one or more of the four major treaty groups, namely the European Union (EU), NATO, Schengen, and eurozone, each governing a different aspect of the region’s infrastructure. Let’s take a look at each of them.
Read More »Is There a Viable Alternative to the Dollar as the Reserve Currency? (+9K Views)
Within the recent retracement of the U.S. currency there has been endless speculation about the future role of the dollar as the world’s primary reserve currency. Moreover, there has even been conjecture that the dollar will no longer exist at some point in the near future but any case made for the vulnerability of the dollar falls short when it comes to naming alternatives. Words: 631
Read More »Decline (and fall?) of the Euro Continues – Here’s Why
With European demographics getting more challenging by the year the eurozone, problems don’t seem to be going away for the euro. Will the shrinking euro be able to revert its course, or is Europe doomed to become the next Japan?
Read More »Divergence of U.S. & Euro Area Economies Is Dramatic – and Tragic! Take a Look (+2K Views)
[Charts have the ability to clearly illustrate various situations and no 2 could be more so than the following charts] on the incredible divergence in the U.S. economy and the European economy as it related to the extent of unemployment and industrial production in each region. Take a look. It's truly amazing - truly tragic.
Read More »Europe’s Economic Recovery Has Run Out Of Steam! Here’s Why
Despite the European Central Bank's periodic assurances to the contrary, Europe is well on its way to a lost economic decade and if European policymakers cannot shake themselves out of their present state of complacency we should brace ourselves for very rough going in the global financial markets when the U.S. Federal Reserve starts the process of normalizing interest rates.
Read More »When EU Crisis Hits France This Autumn – Germany Will Walk! – Here's Why
The future of the eurozone all boils down to Germany. I've been forecasting for months that Germany will increasingly focus on domestic interests and that it will ultimately opt to leave the Euro rather than prop up the EU. The former (focusing on domestic issues) is already underway and I believe the latter will occur once the EU Crisis spreads to France which I expect to happen before autumn. At that point, it's game over for any notion of the current EU lasting because Germany will walk! [Let me explain further.] Words: 675
Read More »When EU Crisis Hits France This Autumn – Germany Will Walk! – Here’s Why
The future of the eurozone all boils down to Germany. I've been forecasting for months that Germany will increasingly focus on domestic interests and that it will ultimately opt to leave the Euro rather than prop up the EU. The former (focusing on domestic issues) is already underway and I believe the latter will occur once the EU Crisis spreads to France which I expect to happen before autumn. At that point, it's game over for any notion of the current EU lasting because Germany will walk! [Let me explain further.] Words: 675
Read More »Doomsayers' Dire Scenarios for Euro Zone Overdone – Here's Why
Predicting dire scenarios for the euro zone has become a cottage industry. Each day well-respected economists and investors explain why the collective economies of Europe are doomed - that it's only a matter of time - but I outline here 3 reasons why becoming too gloomy on Europe might be the wrong approach. Words: 600
Read More »Doomsayers’ Dire Scenarios for Euro Zone Overdone – Here’s Why
Predicting dire scenarios for the euro zone has become a cottage industry. Each day well-respected economists and investors explain why the collective economies of Europe are doomed - that it's only a matter of time - but I outline here 3 reasons why becoming too gloomy on Europe might be the wrong approach. Words: 600
Read More »The Eurozone Crisis: A Quick Guide to Key Dates, Developments and Investment Implications
Follow the eurozone crisis as it unfolds with this quick guide to key dates, developments, and investment implications.
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