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Eurozone countries must toe the fiscal line, or face the consequences under a new treaty signed this week. AAP

Fiscal miscreants to face sanctions, as Greek deal teeters

Harry Scheule, University of Technology Sydney and Colm Harmon, University of Sydney

Europe this week has voted for tough new fiscal rules aimed at reining in high deficits, as world economic leaders continue to grapple with solving the sovereign debt crisis. But not all measures have…
Despite happy appearances, the two leaders disagree the way out of the Eurozone crisis. AAP

A make‑or‑break week: Can Sarkozy and Merkel save the euro?

Fabrizio Carmignani, Griffith University

What could be a decisive week for Europe and its common currency has begun, with the announcement of a package of fiscal austerity measures in Italy. Markets, European partners, and – perhaps above all…
The European Central Bank needs to start buying more bonds from Eurozone countries. Images_of_Money

With Italy stagnant, it’s time for drastic Euro intervention

Fabrizio Carmignani, Griffith University

The departure of Silvio Berlusconi does not seem to have eased the pressure on Italy, with reports suggesting the International Monetary Fund is reading a 600 billion euro emergency bailout for the Eurozone’s…
Westpac chief Gail Kelly has warned about “the contagion effect” from Europe.

The contagion effect: how much will Australian banks be buffeted by Europe?

Kevin Davis, Australian Centre for Financial Studies

Westpac chief executive Gail Kelly this week warned about Australian banks are vulnerable to “the contagion effect” of Europe’s ongoing financial woes, after the Commonwealth Bank of Australia delayed…
Former EU commissioner Mario Monti will form government in Italy as Silvio Berlusconi exits. AAP

Here come the technocrats, to save the Eurozone

Remy Davison, Monash University

Is the Eurozone about to crash and burn, leaving Club Med in its wake? Not so fast. Reports have suggested that French President Nicolas Sarkozy and German Chancellor Angela Merkel have discussed a strategic…

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  1. Bank of England
  2. Central banks
  3. Europe
  4. European Union (EU)
  5. Eurozone
  6. Greece
  7. Inflation
  8. Interest rates
  9. International Monetary Fund (IMF)
  10. US Federal Reserve

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