The European indices opened with strong gains. Contributing to this scenario was the sharp appreciation of the Shanghai Stock Exchange, which for now, dissipate fears about the instability of this market, but most important was the delivery by ...

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The next 96 hours will be a “time trial”. According to a poll conducted by Reuters, 55% of economists believe that Greece will leave the Eurozone, 60% of respondents believe that Greece can not repay the ECB on the 20th (when matures the loan of ...

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Asian markets closed with sharp losses, justified by the uncertainty in the eurozone and the weakness of Chinese stock markets. In Shanghai, at 7:20 AM, the local stock market lost 6%, with many private investors being forced to sell, as they could ...

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According to the Greek authorities, the Greek banks will not reopen today and will remain closed for a few days. In addition to the limitations on cash withdrawals and control the movement of capital, liquidity of these institutions is alarmingly ...

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The voting yesterday generates great uncertainty. All this uncertainty may generate some nervousness in financial markets, because uncertainty is the worst enemy of investors. The next key date will be July 20, when Greece will have to repay 3500 M. ...

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If there are no unexpected developments for Greece and considering the Wall Street holiday, today’s session should be less volatile than the last one.

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Another particular moment of increased volatility in the financial markets: On Sunday 5th July 2015 Greece will be requested to vote in a referendum about the approval or refusal of the austerity measures requested by the EU. This can significantly ...

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Angela Merkel said that should not be discussed new proposals while the Greek people do not express themselves through the referendum.

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US markets closed with very wide losses. The reaction of US investors was significant. Until yesterday, and as at similar times in the past, the US stock markets have always considered the Greek situation a European issue with limited potential to ...

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The Greek Government stated that banks today would not open and would be imposed controls on withdrawals (maximum € 60 daily) and movement of capital, also deciding the closing of the Athens stock exchange presumably to the referendum in Sunday.

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Now, creditors expect Greece to present a new plan so that the technicians from both sides can discuss it until Saturday lunch time, when it will be held the Eurogroup meeting. Chancellor Angela Merkel was adamant in saying that an agreement should ...

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Investor fears does not relate to the relevance of Greece itself but with the impact of a hypothetical failure could have on financial markets. This scenario would be a negative factor in the global environment, characterized by the slowdown of the ...

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Concerning the Greek issue, the current situation is characterized by reduced time available, which forces players to discuss frankly and directly and by a change of tone in the negotiations. Yesterday, the President of the Eurogroup, said the Greek ...

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For Greece, quite a lot has been lost! Such a delay would only make sense if the deal got better.

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Asian indexes closed higher, with emphasis on Japanese equities. The Nikkei led the Asian session, basing its performance on the valuation of the financial system. The Chinese markets were closed. Last Friday recorded losses of more than 6%, ...

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Today will take place the expiration of futures and options, known as quadruple witching. Quadruple witching happens when three related classes of options and futures contracts expire, along with the individual stock futures options. Quadruple ...

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It is not excluded that the European countries present Greece a new proposal, which would probably be a temporary solution that would allow the country to receive a portion of the tranche that was suspended since February (7200 M €) in exchange for ...

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Against this rather uncertain and threatening scenario, the performance of equity markets during yesterday’s session was quite interesting. After accumulating losses of about 1.50%, major European indexes embarked on a solid recovery, finishing the ...

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European stocks rose from an almost four-month low as Swiss equities rallied. Greek shares tumbled amid the country’s debt impasse. The situation in Greece continues to haunt equity markets. After negotiations between this country and its creditors ...

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There is the hypothesis of the European partners adopt a ultimatum posture to Greece, similar to the one adopted two years ago to Cyprus

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