To say that Europe dominated the 2011 financial headlines would be an understatement. One word or comment
from a European politician or central banker sent stock markets tumbling. Conversely, the smallest hint of a
resolution to the debt problems of the other “PIIGS” nations (Portugal, Ireland,…
Posts Tagged ‘PIIGS’
May 18th, 2012
US Economy – A Beacon of Hope
February 10th, 2012
The Global Economy – Maybe the Glass is Half Full
To say that Europe dominated the 2011 financial headlines would be an understatement. One word or comment
from a European politician or central banker sent stock markets tumbling. Conversely, the smallest hint of a
resolution to the debt problems of the other “PIIGS” nations (Portugal, Ireland,…
from a European politician or central banker sent stock markets tumbling. Conversely, the smallest hint of a
resolution to the debt problems of the other “PIIGS” nations (Portugal, Ireland,…
July 22nd, 2011
Investment Compass: Europe, Earnings, & Expectations
The Three E's - Europe, Earnings, and Expectations The following is our summer 2011 quarterly "Investment
Compass" commentary that examines the possible contagion of the European debt crisis, corporate profits and
expectations for continued profit growth. Our newsletter should be visible above, if …
Compass" commentary that examines the possible contagion of the European debt crisis, corporate profits and
expectations for continued profit growth. Our newsletter should be visible above, if …
July 1st, 2010
Double Dip Recession or Not
Looking back at the start of this year, the markets began the year with good cheer and likely a fair dollop
of complacency. Fast forward to the second quarter, and all of a sudden the PIIGS group of countries, double
dip recession, and stubbornly high unemployment began to gain investor attention. …
of complacency. Fast forward to the second quarter, and all of a sudden the PIIGS group of countries, double
dip recession, and stubbornly high unemployment began to gain investor attention. …
May 26th, 2010
Investors Shaken as PIIGS Bring out the Bears
The financial mess that has engulfed Europe has caused a lot of bears to come out of the woodwork and
individual investors are rattled by the rise in volatility. What is interesting is that up until a little over
a month ago, complacency was rampant and warning signs were being ignored. Investors S…
individual investors are rattled by the rise in volatility. What is interesting is that up until a little over
a month ago, complacency was rampant and warning signs were being ignored. Investors S…
May 6th, 2010
Greece’s Debt Crisis Shakes Investors
Over the last several months, the world has watched the events in Europe unfold with a sense of disbelief
mixed in with a measure of anxiety. The disbelief comes from the fact that many investors must be asking
themselves how the world could be confronting yet another credit crisis – when we just…
mixed in with a measure of anxiety. The disbelief comes from the fact that many investors must be asking
themselves how the world could be confronting yet another credit crisis – when we just…
