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Global Economic Focus - May 2010

Fiona Hayes, Economist & Senior Bond Fund Manager

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Economic Overview - May 2010

The Eurozone

The whole Euro project came under enormous pressure during the last month as the Greek fiscal crisis reached its zenith, spilling over to other peripheral bond markets like Spain, Portugal and Ireland. Also the Euro came under extreme selling pressure as the Euro authorities procrastinated in taking the definitive action needed and Greek default/Euro breakup seemed very real risks. However, on Sunday May 9th the EU came up with a sizeable and far-reaching plan.... read more