Germany
Economics
Schroders' head of global macro Bob Jolly has revealed he is shorting long-dated treasuries and German bunds in the expectation the ongoing economic recovery will reduce demand for safe havens.
26 January 2012
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Investment
Neptune founder and CEO Robin Geffen has ruled out the possibility of a eurozone breakup following a meeting with Italian Prime Minister Mario Monti.
23 January 2012
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Investment
The UK fund management industry faces complete transformation if the financial transaction tax - or Tobin tax - is implemented, commentators have warned.
16 January 2012
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Economics
Germany's economy shrank by approximately 0.25% in the fourth quarter of last year, raising fears Europe's second largest economy is on the brink of recession.
11 January 2012
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Economics
German chancellor Angela Merkel has said she cannot guarantee support of the controversial financial transaction tax - known as the Tobin tax - which threatens to create a rift between Germany and France days before a crucial European summit.
10 January 2012
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Economics
Germany today issued €4bn of 6-month debt with a negative yield for the first time at auction as investors continue to pile into the perceived safe haven amid the ongoing eurozone crisis.
09 January 2012
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