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EU Offers a Third Bailout: Greece Will Remain in the Eurozone but Austerity Stays tooEU Offers a Third Bailout: Greece Will Remain in the Eurozone but Austerity Stays too

EU Offers a Third Bailout: Greece Will Remain in the Eurozone but Austerity Stays too

The EU has survived the Greek debt default crisis and after seventeen hours of negotiations agreement for a third bailout…

10 years ago
Volatility in Chinese Stock Values: Potentially Much More Dangerous than a Greek Tragedy?Volatility in Chinese Stock Values: Potentially Much More Dangerous than a Greek Tragedy?

Volatility in Chinese Stock Values: Potentially Much More Dangerous than a Greek Tragedy?

The problems facing the global economy in the event of a Greek exit from the euro zone could be dwarfed…

10 years ago
Rachida Dati: Brawn and Brains French StyleRachida Dati: Brawn and Brains French Style

Rachida Dati: Brawn and Brains French Style

Daring stiletto heels and perfectly-fitting leather trousers: Rachida Dati does not lack self-confidence. In fact, her composure is faultless. A…

10 years ago
At High-Level Forum, UN Official Calls for Final Push Towards New Sustainability AgendaAt High-Level Forum, UN Official Calls for Final Push Towards New Sustainability Agenda

At High-Level Forum, UN Official Calls for Final Push Towards New Sustainability Agenda

The international community stands on the cusp of eradicating extreme poverty and reaching the world's most vulnerable people with “a…

10 years ago
All Eyes on Greece: Is the IMF Asking for More than PM Tsipras Can Deliver?All Eyes on Greece: Is the IMF Asking for More than PM Tsipras Can Deliver?

All Eyes on Greece: Is the IMF Asking for More than PM Tsipras Can Deliver?

Financial markets around the world slipped today on growing fears that Greece may be unable to reach an agreement with…

10 years ago
The Proposals from Greece: Prospects for a Deal Improve DramaticallyThe Proposals from Greece: Prospects for a Deal Improve Dramatically

The Proposals from Greece: Prospects for a Deal Improve Dramatically

New economic proposals submitted by Greece on Monday have been welcomed by euro zone leaders and financial markets around the…

10 years ago
Playing with Fire: Greek Tragedy Reaches ClimaxPlaying with Fire: Greek Tragedy Reaches Climax

Playing with Fire: Greek Tragedy Reaches Climax

As the Greek tragedy nears its climax – now scheduled for next Thursday – European stock and bond markets took…

10 years ago
The Time Is Now: Paradigm Shift Signals OpportunityThe Time Is Now: Paradigm Shift Signals Opportunity

The Time Is Now: Paradigm Shift Signals Opportunity

Few people realise that in 2013 a turning point was reached. In that year, emerging economies displaced developed markets as…

10 years ago
Quantitative Easing: Another Shot for the Caffeine JunkieQuantitative Easing: Another Shot for the Caffeine Junkie

Quantitative Easing: Another Shot for the Caffeine Junkie

Early in March, the European Central Bank (ECB) announced its intention to flood the market with about €1.1 trillion in…

10 years ago
Luisa Nenci, CEO of SustainValues: A Capital Market Union or a Sustainable Financial Market?Luisa Nenci, CEO of SustainValues: A Capital Market Union or a Sustainable Financial Market?

Luisa Nenci, CEO of SustainValues: A Capital Market Union or a Sustainable Financial Market?

In his political guidelines for the next European Commission, President Jean-Claude Juncker pushed for the establishment of a capital market…

10 years ago