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The Euro has rallied against other currencies recently.
Do I think this is a short term rally? Yes. Do I think the Euro and Europe in general still have long term problems? Yes.
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Europe will be big news in the coming years and because of its economic size, it will impact the rest of the world, including the US.
In 2011 I’ll keep you informed.
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How do other countries fair as a percentage of their GDP?
Luxembourg 2,461
Ireland 872
Switzerland 723
Greece 141
US 82
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We’re now seeing the worst falls in Municipals since Lehman’s collapse back in September 2008. Ouch! I also say that the worst is before us, not behind.
To do: Watch your municipal holdings and know what your exposure is!
Ireland has a bailout (thank you EU and IMF) and now the yields for Portugal, Spain, and Italy are going through the roof.
This does NOT bode well for the rest of the PIIGS, Europe, and the Euro.
To do: What’s your exposure to what I think is the next big collapse?
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Wonderful.
Remember that the PIIGS countries are Portugal, Ireland, Italy, Greece, and Spain.
Two down, three to go. Like municipalities (see above) they’re going to continue to have problems in 2011.
This is a quarter you’re going to hear about Quantitative Easing.
I hate it.
From the banks’ point of view, it makes perfect sense. For you and me, not so good.
How did QE work in Japan and the UK? Not well at all.