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sovereign debt crisis

Euro Zone Contagion Remains In Force

By Win Thin Even though Greece, Portugal, and Ireland bonds are trading firm today, don’t be fooled into thinking markets are getting more constructive.  ECB has reportedly been actively buying today, and so bond spreads are not…

Byron Wien’s Ten Surprises for 2011

I have just finished reviewing Byron Wien's Ten Surprises for 2010. Now, I present you Byron Wien's Ten Surprises for 2011. He is bullish again. Enjoy.   -Byron R. Wien, Vice Chairman, Blackstone Advisory Partners, today issued his…

Economic Themes at the Start of 2011

BBH's currency strategy team reviews the major economic issues in the four investing regions of note: the US, Europe, China and other Emerging Markets. In the US growth is accelerating. In Europe, the economy struggles with a sovereign debt…

Clarifying The EFSF/EFSM Bond Issuance

The European Commission announced plans to sell bonds to fund the Irish bailout through the EFSF and EFSM. Each entity will issue EUR3-5 bln in 2011, and will mainly have maturities of 5, 7, and 10 years. More debt will be issued in 2012.…

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