Person: Richard McGuire

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Italy bonds rally for now

Italy’s government bonds had their best week in more than six years, and yields are at their lowest since 2016, prompting the government to lock in bargains by issuing 50-year debt this week but the driver isn’t budget prudence, but the prospect of ECB moves, providing a guaranteed buyer of Italian debt.

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Italian assets pummeled again

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Portugal boosts Irish bonds

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French election fears upset markets once again

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Markets hopeful on Greek debt compromise

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Markets expect ECB to cut interest rate within months

Eurozone crisis 'could come back with a vengeance'

The Eurozone debt crisis is again causing volatility on global stock markets today with mounting concerns over Spain.

Tue, 24 Jul, 2012

Investors lose interest in bailout fund

EUROPE’S bailout fund for Ireland and Portugal is losing its appeal as a bond issuer after investors ordered about €4.5 billion of its €3bn of notes compared with demand of nine times that on its first deal a year ago.

Fri, 06 Jan, 2012

British pub group to change board

BRITISH pub operator Mitchells & Butlers (M&B) – in which Irish investors John Magnier and JP McManus have a combined 17.5% shareholding – has announced a series of planned changes to its board of directors.

Wed, 02 Dec, 2009