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Dutch Politics Take Centerstage

You’ve probably noticed the Netherlands hitting the headlines these past few days. However, it’s not for the right reasons! Austerity measures have forced policymakers to walk out of Parliament and the Prime Minister to resign!

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WWRRD — What Would Robert Rubin Do?

It seems the European Central Bankers didn’t read the latest issue of Institutional Investor. Had they perused the pages, they may have stumbled on an acceptable strategy from former Goldman Sachs managing partner slash US Treasury Secretary slash Citigroup chairman, Robert Rubin.

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BOJ Jawboning: Eyes Back on the Yen

After allowing the yen to rally against the dollar for almost a month, BOJ officials have resorted to a bit of jawboning to cap off its gains. Its verbal threats seem to be working at the moment, but can we expect USD/JPY to forge new highs?

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When Will the BRICs Up Their Financial Aid Game?

Despite catcalls for more action on their part, BRIC nations have been reluctant to provide the euro zone with a substantial amount of financial aid? Why haven’t our homies from Brazil, Russia, India, and China stepped in to save the euro zone? What gives?

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If You Can’t Beat ‘Em, Join ‘Em!

Yesterday, the minutes of the most recently concluded MPC monetary policy meeting revealed that Adam Posen, one of the two dudes who were rallying for an increase in the asset purchase program, joined the majority in seeking for no change.

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RBA Ready to Cut Rates Soon?

The minutes of the latest RBA monetary policy meeting revealed that a rate cut could be in the cards pretty soon. Why is the RBA so dovish and what will make them pull the trigger on further stimulus?

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