Catalonia’s Defiance of Spanish Authority Turns into Rebellion
“Do not underestimate the power of Spanish democracy”… Read More Catalonia’s Defiance of Spanish Authority Turns into Rebellion
Category: Spain
Investors Fret as Catalonia’s Independence Turmoil Seethes
The closer the referendum, the more draconian Spain’s response… Read More Investors Fret as Catalonia’s Independence Turmoil Seethes
The Next Spanish Bank Teeters, at Worst Possible Time
It just doesn’t let up with these banks… Read More The Next Spanish Bank Teeters, at Worst Possible Time
Chaos Hits Barcelona’s Tourist Industry
It’s not just the weather that’s heating up in Spain’s second city… Read More Chaos Hits Barcelona’s Tourist Industry
The Dark Underbelly of Spain’s Jobs Recovery
Where did all the workers go?… Read More The Dark Underbelly of Spain’s Jobs Recovery
Catalonia’s Independence Strife Turns into Financial Showdown
Will Spain’s central government blink (again)?… Read More Catalonia’s Independence Strife Turns into Financial Showdown
Former TBTF Banking Chief Found Dead in Dubious Circumstances
Blesa is not the first alleged white-collar criminal in Spain to have died in mysterious circumstances in recent years… Read More Former TBTF Banking Chief Found Dead in Dubious Circumstances
Fueled by Global Investors, Home Prices Go Nuts in Barcelona
“You could sell ten flats in a day” to Chinese investors on real estate excursions.… Read More Fueled by Global Investors, Home Prices Go Nuts in Barcelona
Catalonia and Spain to Push Each Other into Financial Abyss?
If Catalonia defaults, given the debts it owes Spain, markets would see it as a Spanish default… Read More Catalonia and Spain to Push Each Other into Financial Abyss?
Autopsy of Banco Popular Shows Fragility of EU Banking System
What would a disorderly bank collapse in Spain and Italy have done?… Read More Autopsy of Banco Popular Shows Fragility of EU Banking System
Fear of Contagion Feeds the Italian Banking Crisis
At first, deny, deny, deny. Then taxpayers get to bail out bondholders… Read More Fear of Contagion Feeds the Italian Banking Crisis
Is Another Spanish Bank about to Bite the Dust?
Bank investors don’t like not getting bailed out. Now they’re worrying it could happen again… Read More Is Another Spanish Bank about to Bite the Dust?
