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The EuroZone Depends On Spain. Here’s Why…

August 15, 2012 by 6 Comments
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Before tackling how and why the EuroZone’s well being is linked to Spain, some quick background is necessary. The EuroZone became such when the nation states decided after World War II that adopting a single currency for the region would be best. This was legislated in 1992 with the parameters that each nation had to adopt the Euro and drop its respective currency.… [Read more]

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Thanks A Whole Lot, S&P!

August 9, 2011 by 5 Comments
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I’ve been watching the news and the reports are saying things to the effect of now that Standard & Poor’s  (S&P) has issued their report, the ‘dust can settle’.  REALLY?!?  How can anyone say that in the face of the stock market tanking like it has over the past several days?  Thanks a whole lot, S&P!!… [Read more]

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