Tuesday, November 8, 2011

The Italy Fuse Has Been Lit

The markets have noticed in no uncertain terms that Italy will not be able to repay its debt. Interest rates have soared for Italian debt, and they have a big bond balance coming due next year.

Greece was a sideshow... Italy was always the big dog in this fight.

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  1. And after that, Spain, Portugal and probably Ireland. I've seen rumors that Germany is printing up deutsche marks 'just in case' they decide to pull out of the EU.

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