Euro Fundamental View

Euro Struggles As EU Summit Disappoints, Sterling Carving Higher Low?

The EU Summit failed to prop up the Euro amid the ongoing rift within the group, and we may see European officials continue to act in their own interest as the anti-austerity movement gathers pace. As French President Francois Hollande and Italian Prime Minister Mario Monti press for increased integ...

By David Song | 3:02 pm | DailyFX

EuroCrisis Update: Possible Outcomes

The EuroCrisis continues and several possible outcomes have emerged according to Economist Shayne Heffernan. 1. Europe finds the money for a real bail out of Greece, Spain, Italy, Portugal, for now this seems unlikely. 2.

By Shayne Heffernan | 2:02 pm | LiveTradingNews

The Real Crash

I first came to national attention back in 2008 and 2009 when the housing and credit markets imploded. I became known as the guy that other market "experts" laughed at when I warned of trouble brewing in the seemingly indestructible American economy.

By Peter Schiff | May 23 | Euro Pacific Capital

The EuroCrisis and Oil Prices

A disorderly break-up of the EuroZone could drive Brent Crude Oil prices to as low as 60 bbl in the resulting sharp European recession and negative Global economic consequences, Bank of America Merrill Lynch (NYSE:BAC) said Friday.

By Paul A. Ebeling, Jnr. | May 20 | LiveTradingNews

Europe on the Eve of Destruction

Europe on the Eve of Destruction. One of 2 things are set to happen in Europe, the EU will cease to exist in their current form or the Euro will collapse to around 86c US according to Economist Shayne Heffernan.

By Shayne Heffernan | May 18 | LiveTradingNews

Zoellick and the EuroCrisis

World Bank President Robert Zoellick said Wednesday if Greece leaves the EuroZone, it may have "ripple effects" comparable to the collapse of Lehman Brothers in Y 2008. The debt-ridden European country faces political economy questions, not simply economic issue, Mr. Zoellick said in a forum sponsored by the Economic Club of Washington, DC.

By Paul A. Ebeling, Jnr. | May 17 | LiveTradingNews

Germany Faces Political Isolation

One month ago it appeared that Germany held the whip hand in its titanic struggle against those seeking to cure all economic ills with the snake oil of currency debasement. Now, it appears that the ground beneath its feet is being swept away in a flood of popular unrest and political exploitation.

By John Browne | May 15 | Euro Pacific Capital

EuroCrisis: Why Greece Became a Disaster

Moody's said on April 13 that it would begin downgrading banks, including BNP Paribas, France's biggest lender, Germany's Deutsche Bank and New York-based JPMorgan and Morgan Stanley, by early May. Yesterday, Moody's spokeswoman Kirsten Knight said the firm's schedule for "concluding bank rating reviews" hadn't changed.

By Shayne Heffernan | May 14 | LiveTradingNews

Australian Dollar Outlook - 05/14/2012

Bell FX Currency Outlook: The Australian Dollar is close to parity with the USD after the weekend's announcement of China's second cut this year in the reserve ratio requirement for banks has provided no relief from the ongoing concerns of Europe.

By Christine Gaylican | May 14 | IBTimes AU

EuroCrisis: Socialists in Greece

Greece's radical Left coalition wants Euro, not Austerity. The head of Greece's Radical Left Coalition, Alexis Tsipras, said Thursday that he will "go as far as I can" to keep Greece in the EuroZone, despite declaring earlier this week that the Greek bailout agreement is "null and void" and should be abandoned.

By Paul A. Ebeling, Jnr. | May 11 | LiveTradingNews

Greece, EuroCrisis and Deleveraging

Following on from the disastrous Greece Default, the ECB, IMF and World Bank are ready for the Sequels, Spain, Italy, Portugal and Ireland. As the IMF demands Austerity, growth in Europe is scarce, budget cuts have already put Europe in a recession and the misguided Austerity push will make that worse.

By Shayne Heffernan | May 08 | LiveTradingNews

Australian Dollar Outlook - 05/08/2012

Bell FX Currency Outlook: The AUD is almost a cent higher from this time yesterday, currently trading around USD1.0210, as markets digest the results from the elections in Europe over the weekend.

By Christine Gaylican | May 08 | IBTimes AU