Navigating the choppy waters of European investing
In recent weeks, I’ve discussed increased US market volatility—some of which is due to eurozone uncertainty. Invesco PowerShares believes the long-term outlook for European stocks is favorable. The...
View ArticleIt’s decision time for the eurozone: Accept a Grexit or form a political union?
The fortunes, or misfortunes, of Greece continue to bedevil the countries of the eurozone monetary union, and the fundamental flaws at the heart of the eurozone’s design are again clear for all to see:...
View ArticleWhat does the outcome of the Greek referendum mean?
On Sunday, July 5, the Greek people had to choose in a referendum between Scylla and Charybdis: voting “Yes” if they were willing to accept the demands of their creditors and “No” if they rejected...
View ArticleGreek referendum: Definitive vote ushers in further uncertainty
Greek voters sent a definitive message Sunday. They said “no” to further austerity measures required for additional bailout aid from the European Union (EU). In a 60/40 vote, Greek voters rejected EU...
View ArticleEvaluating opportunity in the eurozone when Greece is (yet again) the word
The never-ending Greek tragedy continues to take twists and turns as the news surrounding Greece’s fate in the European Economic and Monetary Union (EMU) seems to change minute to minute. This saga has...
View ArticleBritain ballots Brexit: The pros and cons
Prime Minister David Cameron’s government is committed to an “in-out” referendum on a British exit, or “Brexit,” from the European Union (EU) before the end of 2017. Proponents and opponents of Brexit...
View ArticleWith or without EU
The United Kingdom’s (UK) Prime Minister, David Cameron, has promised to hold a referendum by 2017 to decide whether the UK will remain in the European Union (EU). What has brought the UK to this point...
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