Posts Tagged ‘Italian Elections’
LiveWire Economics Blog - March 5, 2013 1:19
Italian Elections and The “Throw the Bums Out” Vote
I didn’t give the initial election returns from Italy much significance because so little of the political game is actually not completely staged for our benefit. But the more I read about Beppi Grillo and his Five Star Movement the more I’m paying attention to what’s going on. Specifically that his: goal was to do […]
Brent Stabilizes But Remains Vulnerable
Brent Crude futures tested $112 per barrel today and is currently attempting to stabilize in that region after a hasty retreat away from $118 per barrel.  Equity markets recovered their bullish posture while the WTI to Brent ratio has contracted back under $19 per barrel.  Brent and the precious metals were outliers today as the […]
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