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Greece and Global Class War
Greece and Global Class War Then By 2008 the neoliberal project that had been propelled by bullshit, wishful thinking and copious quantities of bank money freed from any pretense that it could ever be repaid was coming unwound. The same ‘favor’ that American mortgage lenders had done communities of color and exurbs in the U.S. […]
It was the creditors who pushed Greece over the edge
It was the creditors who pushed Greece over the edge If they had truly cared, the creditors could have easily prevented a default. Sadly, they found it more important to punish Greece and set an example. Image: sticking posters for the NO campaign ahead of Sunday’s referendum. On Tuesday, Greece became the first developed country […]
Greece, China, and Russia – a Plan B for Greece
Greece, China, and Russia – a Plan B for Greece If the Greeks were to vote ‘No’ what would happen next? Well no one can say. But here is a quick thought on what I hope the Greek government might have been exploring if they are excluded from the euro. It’s just food for thought […]
The Biggest Greek Banks “Have Failed,” and “Resolving” Them Won’t Work: Fitch
The Biggest Greek Banks “Have Failed,” and “Resolving” Them Won’t Work: Fitch It’s not like Fitch was ahead of the curve when it declared on Friday that the “four largest Greek banks have failed…” two days after downgrading them to “RD” (Restricted Default) because they’d defaulted on their depositors. But Fitch shed a gloomy light […]
Greek Banks Considering 30% Haircut On Deposits Over €8,000: FT
Greek Banks Considering 30% Haircut On Deposits Over €8,000: FT Last week in “For Greeks, The Nightmare Is Just Beginning: Here Come The Depositor Haircuts,” we warned that a Cyprus-style bail-in of Greek depositors may be imminent given the acute cash crunch that has brought the Greek banking sector to its knees and forced the Greek […]
Sunday’s Vote Will Determine Liberty Or Serfdom
Sunday’s Vote Will Determine Liberty Or Serfdom According to history books, democracy originated in Greece. Of course, historians could be mistaken, but this is the prevailing view among Western populations with enough awareness to be interested to know. What we are witnessing today, July 2, 2015, is that after 2,500 years in the Western World […]
The Troika Turns Europe Into A Warzone
The Troika Turns Europe Into A Warzone So now they do it. Now the IMF comes out with a report that says Greece needs hefty debt restructuring. Mind you, their numbers are still way off the mark, in the end it’s going to be easily double what they claim. Not even a Yanis Varoufakis haircut will do […]
Troika Maneuvering to Rig Greek Referendum
Troika Maneuvering to Rig Greek Referendum In a TV interview, Mr. Varoufakis said very clearly, “This is a very dark moment for Europe. They have closed our banks for the sole purpose of blackmailing what? Getting a ‘Yes’ vote on a non-sustainable solution that would be bad for Europe.” I must admit, most politicians do not […]
Did The IMF Just Open Pandora’s Box?
Did The IMF Just Open Pandora’s Box? By now it should be clear to all that the only reason why Germany has been so steadfast in its negotiating stance with Greece is because it knows very well that if it concedes to a public debt reduction (as opposed to haircut on debt held mostly by […]
Goldman “Conspiracy Theory” Validated As ECB Expands QE Program
Goldman “Conspiracy Theory” Validated As ECB Expands QE Program The ECB has expanded the list of SSA securities eligible for purchase under PSPP. The updated list includes: Tyoettoemyysvakuutusrahasto OeBB-Infrastruktur Asfinag Infraestruturas de Portugal Entidade Nacional para o Mercado de Combustiveis Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane Terna Spa – Rete Elettrica Nazionale ENEL SNAM Administrador de Infraestructuras […]
The Greek People Should Vote No
The Greek People Should Vote No Greece has defaulted on its 1.3 billion euro payment to the International Monetary Fund and the euro zone is still intact, but nobody has any clear idea about what will happen after next Sunday’s referendum. Prime Minister Tsipras and Finance Minister Yanis Varoufakis, a game theory expert, have […]
Troika Documents Say Greece Needs Huge Debt Relief
Troika Documents Say Greece Needs Huge Debt Relief Just when you think things can’t get any crazier, they always do. The Guardian reports on unpublished Troika documents that show Greece is only too right in asking for debt relief. That for the Syriza government to sign what the Troika wants to force them to sign […]
Who Will Be the Last to Crash?
Who Will Be the Last to Crash? This is the question that astute investors are forced to ask themselves these days. No reasonable person believes that a system of ever-expanding debt can resolve painlessly. It simply cannot happen… not, at least, until 2+2 stops equaling four. But the international money system, while deeply interconnected, can […]
