Category Archives: Europe

Italy’s Political Crisis….How Ugly Might It Get?

Identifying issues that may influence how Italy’s political crisis over the rejection of a Lega Nord-5 Star economy minister plays out.

There’s No Getting Around Iranian Sanctions

A discussion of the how Europe’s efforts to buck the US sanctions against Iran may play out.

Don Quijones: Which Banks Are Most Exposed to Italy’s Sovereign Debt? (Other than the Horribly Exposed Italian Banks)

“Doom loop” begins to exact its pound of flesh.

EU Shows Up UK Brexit Trade Fantasies by Opening Bi-Lateral Negotiations With Australia and New Zealand

Yet another Brexit black eye.

Wolf Richter: Hilarity in NIRP Zone: Italian 2-Year Yield Still Near 0%, as New Government Proposes Haircut for Creditors and Alternate Currency, Markets on “Knife Edge”

The ECB’s Negative Interest Rate Policy has been the funniest monetary joke ever.

Planet or Plastic

Planet or Plastic: more than individual solutions will be necessary to solve the problem. This is not a left/right issue.

The Populism Backlash: An Economically Driven Backlash

Quelle surprise! The rise of populism correlates strongly with increases in economic insecurity.

Yet More Brexit Idiocy: Cabinet Thinks Begging to Stay in Customs Union Will Solve Irish Border Problem

The UK is now trying to marry up two unworkable Brexit ideas and call it a solution.

Trade War: How Tensions Have Risen Between China, the EU and the US

A very useful recap of trade measures taken so far and potential impacts of various threats made by the US, China, and EU.

Corbyn Backs Hard Brexit

Jeremy Corbyn links arms with Theresa May on Brexit.

Airbnb Turns to Brussels for Help as Anti-Tourist Backlash Intensifies in Europe

Airbnb is on the run in Europe and desperate to find allies.

Europe Buys More Russian Gas Despite Strained Relations

Russia remains very much entwined in Europe’s economy.

Brexit: Crisis Nigh

Brexit crunch time is approaching fast.