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# eurozone - Friday 20 January, 2012

From Business ETC Fiscal Treaty

Could EU fiscal treaty go through with just 12 states on board?

20/01/12 1,861 Views 23 Comments

Dow Jones/Wall Street Journal team says it has seen a draft of treaty.

# eurozone - Wednesday 18 January, 2012

EU Treaty

MEPs could reject proposed new EU treaty, warns De Rossa

18/01/12 1,737 Views 11 Comments

Soon-to-retire Labour MEP Proinsias de Rossa says the new EU deal could fail if it dilutes the power of the European Parliament.

From Business ETC IMF

IMF set to raise $500bn in bid to boost lending power

18/01/12 1,219 Views 11 Comments

The IMF says it’s likely to be asked to lend $1 trillion in the next two years – and will set about raising the cash it needs to do so.

From Business ETC World Economy

World Bank warns of global growth slowdown

18/01/12 1,138 Views 10 Comments

It could be worse than 2008.

Fiscal Compact

Kenny says no decision due on holding of EU referendum

18/01/12 1,401 Views 77 Comments

A decision can’t be made on holding a referendum until the final text of the deal is agreed – and that won’t be for a while.

# eurozone - Tuesday 17 January, 2012

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The European Parliament has a new president… but who is he?

17/01/12 2,332 Views 19 Comments

Well, he’s a former bookseller, a football fan – and Silvio Berlusconi once compared him to a concentration camp guard.

From Business ETC Inflation

Inflation drops in December across eurozone and UK

17/01/12 1,481 Views 4 Comments

The fall in inflation has raised hopes that the European Central Bank may reduce interest rates.

# eurozone - Monday 16 January, 2012

Bailout II

Bailout II: Will it actually happen?

16/01/12 6,610 Views 39 Comments

Economist David McWilliams is pretty definitive on the topic.

From Business ETC Markets

Markets dip over eurozone worries after S&P downgrades

16/01/12 1,027 Views 4 Comments

The ratings agency said it doesn’t believe European leaders are doing enough to tackle the ongoing crisis.

# eurozone - Sunday 15 January, 2012

9 At 9

The 9 at 9: Sunday

15/01/12 6,991 Views 19 Comments

Nine things to know on this Sunday morning…

From Business ETC Eurozone

Standard & Poor’s defends mass European downgrade

15/01/12 2,513 Views 15 Comments

The US-based credit rating agency has defended its decision after a sharp European backlash yesterday against its move to downgrade nine EU countries.

# eurozone - Saturday 14 January, 2012

From Business ETC Eurozone

Rehn slams ‘inconsistent’ credit rating downgrade

14/01/12 2,460 Views 15 Comments

The European Commissioner for Economic and Monetary affairs has strongly criticised yesterday’s decision by Standard & Poor’s, saying that member states had been taking “decisive action in all fronts” to stem the debt crisis.

9 At 9

The 9 at 9: Saturday

14/01/12 6,714 Views 3 Comments

Nine things to know this morning…

# eurozone - Friday 13 January, 2012

From Business ETC Downgrade

S&P runs riot in the eurozone: France loses AAA rating as Portugal turns to junk

13/01/12 7,743 Views 77 Comments

A French downgrade is bad news for us, too – because Europe’s bailout fund is also likely to be downgraded by S&P.

From Business ETC Back To Life

Ireland plans to return to bond markets this year

13/01/12 1,906 Views 17 Comments

The NTMA’s John Corrigan reveals that Ireland will stage a “phased re-entry” with the sale of short-term bonds this year.

From Business ETC Bondwatch

Good news for the euro? Italian bond yields fall below 5 per cent

13/01/12 1,677 Views 22 Comments

The financially troubled country received a favourable response to its latest bond auction.

# eurozone - Thursday 12 January, 2012

Enda Kenny

Enda Kenny: Ireland faces huge challenges, but I’m an optimist

12/01/12 3,079 Views 88 Comments

The Taoiseach said “slow, painstaking” action was needed to fix our problems – but again ruled out imposing losses on private bondholders.

Enda Kenny

Read: Full text of Enda Kenny’s speech on Ireland’s future

12/01/12 1,977 Views 14 Comments

The EU, the bailout and the banks – here’s what the Taoiseach had to say…

London Calling

Taoiseach to meet Cameron over EU issues

12/01/12 948 Views 11 Comments

Enda Kenny is meeting David Cameron today for the first time since Britian’s recent veto on changes to the EU treaty to discuss issues of ‘common interest’.

# eurozone - Wednesday 11 January, 2012

David Cameron

Latest draft of EU deal raises further questions of Irish referendum

11/01/12 3,881 Views 23 Comments

Even if Ireland does not need a referendum on ratifying the deal this year, one may be required later in the decade.

From Business ETC Euro

Merkel issues stern warning for Greece

11/01/12 1,794 Views 18 Comments

The German chancellor will meet with Italian leader Mario Monti today – after giving Greece an ultimatum.

# eurozone - Monday 9 January, 2012

From Business ETC Euro

‘Merkozy’ to meet after French issue ultimatum on transaction tax

09/01/12 1,410 Views 9 Comments

Nicolas Sarkozy has warned that France will go it alone with the controversial ‘Tobin tax’ if agreement is not reached.

# eurozone - Sunday 8 January, 2012

From The Daily Edge Caption Comp

Caption competition: ‘Merkozy’ at dusk

08/01/12 5,450 Views 117 Comments

Ahead of tomorrow’s eurozone talks we thought we’d dig out one of our favourite snaps of the German and French leaders…and let you have your say.

From Business ETC Eurozone

France and Germany kick off fresh eurozone talks tomorrow

08/01/12 1,886 Views 27 Comments

The leaders of France and Germany will meet tomorrow for preparatory discussions ahead of an EU summit on the bloc’s debt crisis scheduled for the end of this month.

# eurozone - Friday 6 January, 2012

From Business ETC Euro

Lagarde: The euro will survive 2012

06/01/12 4,759 Views 42 Comments

The IMF chief says the debt crisis – which has dragged the euro to its lowest for over a year – will not kill the currency this year.

Euro

Italian leader Monti to meet Sarkozy amid bond fears

06/01/12 879 Views 8 Comments

Monti is seeking to persuade EU leaders that Italy’s mountain of debt does not pose a threat to the eurozone.

# eurozone - Wednesday 4 January, 2012

From Business ETC Bond Auctions

Euro nears 12-month low after poor demand at German auction

04/01/12 2,284 Views 8 Comments

While the demand for the latest batch of 10-year bonds was higher than November, it was far below the usual standard.

# eurozone - Tuesday 3 January, 2012

From Business ETC Greece

Greece: If we can’t finalise second bailout, we’ll have to leave the euro

03/01/12 5,081 Views 42 Comments

The Greek government warns that talks to finalise a default on some sovereign bonds have the euro’s future at stake.

From Business ETC Coining It

New €2 coin commemorates 10 years of the euro

03/01/12 3,878 Views 38 Comments

Winning design comes from the Austrian Mint – Ireland will issue three million of the coins.

# eurozone - Monday 2 January, 2012

From Business ETC Euro

Merkel and Sarkozy to meet over debt crisis

02/01/12 4,222 Views 40 Comments

The French and German will hold talks next week, as a major UK think-tank predicted a eurozone breakup in 2012.

From Business ETC Euro

Euro ‘could be world’s top currency in ten years’

02/01/12 4,467 Views 44 Comments

Did you think it was on the verge of collapse? Well, this man is more optimistic…

# eurozone - Sunday 1 January, 2012

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Imperfect 10: The euro was introduced a decade ago today

01/01/12 3,030 Views 12 Comments

It came in with a bang – will it end with a whimper?

# eurozone - Saturday 31 December, 2011

From Business ETC France

French unemployment rate highest in 12 years

31/12/11 2,012 Views 14 Comments

Nicolas Sarkozy to lead jobs summit in January in bid to tackle crisis.

Eurozone

Angela Merkel’s 2011: “Profound change, toughest currency test”

31/12/11 1,855 Views 15 Comments

The German chancellor’s New Year’s televised address to her nation included a vow to save the euro.

Review 2011

2011: The Year in Numbers

31/12/11 2,012 Views 4 Comments

From #aras11 to #ge11, from Ireland’s economic black hole to the controversial household charge: We bring you all the important numbers of 2011.

# eurozone - Friday 30 December, 2011

From Business ETC Spain

Spain to announce austerity plans today

30/12/11 1,305 Views 4 Comments

Spain’s new Conservative government will announce its first austerity measures today to try and reassure markets it has a grip on its public finances.

# eurozone - Thursday 29 December, 2011

Over To You

What’s going to make the news in 2012?

29/12/11 2,723 Views 44 Comments

What are your predictions for the coalition, the eurozone, and the European Championships in 2012? Tell us what you think is going to make the headlines next year…

From Business ETC Italy

‘Super Mario’ encouraged by drop in Italy’s borrowing costs

29/12/11 1,082 Views 2 Comments

But Italy’s prime minister warned that the turbulence affecting his country and the wider eurozone is not over.

Your Say This post contains a poll

Poll: Are you optimistic about 2012?

29/12/11 4,244 Views 49 Comments

The New Year is just days away but are you looking forward to it?

From Business ETC Review 2011 This post contains images

Recessions, downgrades and Super Mario – 2011: the year in money

29/12/11 1,301 Views 5 Comments

2011 may be remembered in future as the year we sorted out the financial crisis – or the year in which it grew beyond our control.

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Poll: Are you satisfied with your quality of life?

Poll: Are you satisfied with your quality of life?

A NEW REPORT from the OECD has suggested people living in Ireland have some of the best lives in the world, with Ireland among the top countries in its Better Life Index.

The index finds that life expectancy, low pollution, positive experiences and a healthy work-life balance are among the factors that contribute to happy lives in Ireland.

It did note, however, that the gap between the rich and poor is wider in Ireland than elsewhere, while the gender gap in educational performance is also larger than average.

Today we’re simply wondering whether (assuming you live in Ireland) you’re satisfied with your quality of life.


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Column: The mortgage crisis is stoked by mistrust. Here’s how we might fix it.
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Aggressive banks are making mortgage resolution impossible, writes David Hall of New Beginning – and suggests a way to restore trust between lenders and borrowers.

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Vote Yes: EU funds are like our credit union. Let’s not go to the loan sharks.
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A Yes to the Stability Treaty will give Ireland access to the ESM, writes Naoise Nunn – and keep us out of a potentially lethal game of chicken.

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Column: Who are the winners and losers in the referendum campaign right now?
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With nine days to go before referendum day, Dr Jane Suiter of UCC analyses the parties and the latest polls to see how the campaign is playing out.

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Column: Job creation is too important for party politics. Let’s work together.
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Writing for TheJournal.ie, Micheál Martin explains why Fianna Fáil’s new plan to tackle youth unemployment should be seriously considered.

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Column: National pride or bald-faced bigotry? Maybe neither, or both.
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Being proud to be Irish is sometime looked on as a social gaffe, writes Lisa McInerney, but that’s not always fair… and it’s not always the best way to figure out who really is racist…

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For new mothers, the pressure can be so overwhelming it makes you ill. Lynn McDonald Byrne describes her experience of postnatal depression.

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