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Friday, May 18, 2012

A Greek Exit? Euro Zone May Be Ready

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Europe Simulator (Photo credit: wigu)

WASHINGTON — It is increasingly conceivable that Greece may leave the euro zone, not just because of its own political dysfunction but also because the consequences of such an exit for the rest of the Europe and the global economy no longer seem quite so scary.
The foot-dragging and brinkmanship of the last few years have won the other members of the currency union valuable time to prepare for life without Greece. Banks have recorded losses on Greek investments, companies are making contingency plans and Europe has bolstered rescue funds for other vulnerable nations like Portugal, Ireland and Spain.
Those measures also have reduced the risks for the United States, making it less likely that a “Lehman moment” will spread panic through global financial markets. American investment funds and banks have also sharply reduced their investments in Europe... Continue to read.


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  1. Euro Zone is safe from any economic crisis. If Greece leaves from Euro Zone, United States will take their place. This is a total Greek meltdown.







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