The Anglo-Saxon world is feeling smug this weekend. UK and US policymakers are counting their blessings they’re not directly embroiled in the historic debacle that is the single currency. 26 Nov 2011 'There’s no such thing as an orderly break-up”, argued my friend, a perceptive and highly-educated man, as we discussed the eurozone over dinner. His argument was that a down-sizing of the single currency should be resisted at all costs. 19 Nov 2011 European debt and equity markets ended a tumultuous week with a rally on Friday. But the threat of a "euroquake" – a systemic collapse which would make Lehman Brothers look tame – is by no means over. 12 Nov 2011 I ended last Sunday’s column by predicting that the latest eurozone bail-out would unravel within two weeks. Amid the post-deal euphoria, this statement raised a few eyebrows. 05 Nov 2011Liam Halligan
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