Daily Archives: May 16, 2012

Group of economists urge No vote

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Three economists have accused the Government of misleading people over the need for extra cuts and taxes in the event of a No vote in the fiscal treaty referendum. Prof Terrence McDonough of NUI Galway insisted there would be “no disaster” … Continue reading →

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“The Rotten Heart of Europe”.

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By Bernard Connolly (Economist) • We suspect that Germany has given up the ghost on Greece and now actually wants that country to leave the euro area but is terrified of getting the blame when Greece leaves, as it surely … Continue reading →

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BBC shines blood-boiling Spotlight on Sean Quinn property dealings

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Reblogged from NAMA Wine Lake: On both sides of the Border there is ongoing litigation in the Quinn Family Saga with Anglo, or IBRC as it is now known, locked in battle as it pursues €2.8bn of outstanding loans from … Continue reading →

Dolores Keane – The Wind That Shakes the Barley

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Angry father accuses Enda Kenny of forcing his children to emigrate from Ireland

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An angry father of three has personally accused Irish Prime Minister Enda Kenny of forcing his children and their generation to emigrate in search of work. Westmeath native Peadar Doyle confronted the government leader as he campaigned in Athlone for a … Continue reading →

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Appetiser cost of Greek exit is €155bn for Germany, France: trillions for meat course

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By Ambrose Evans-Pritchard Eric Dor’s team at the IESEG School of Management in Lille has put together a table on the direct costs to Germany and France if Greece is pushed out of the euro. These assume that relations between Europe … Continue reading →

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Why Jamie Dimon’s $2 Billion Gambling Loss Will NOT Speed Financial Reform

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by ANDREW COCKBURN Among the more laughable  features of  commentaries on Jamie Dimon’s recently revealed $2 billion (at least) gambling losses are earnest pronouncements that the debacle will stymie the efforts by Dimon and Wall Street in general to further deregulate … Continue reading →

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High Risk of Near Term Global Financial, Stock Market Crash

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By: Steven_Vincent At each juncture, I look at the available information as represented in the market price and technical data. I approach the body of evidence without preconception and with an open “beginner’s mind”. I see what I see. I … Continue reading →

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