Here is a brief summary of the European carnage so far:
- European banks decline, SX7P close to session low as of 11:52am CET (declines 2.6%, previously down as much as 3.3%).
- Greek banks Eurobank Ergasias, Alpha Bank at record low; Monte Paschi follows as 3-worst performer today
- Eurobank Ergasias sinks ~20% (as much as 21%)
- Alpha Bank plummets 14% (as much as 18%)
- Monte Paschi retreats 5.9% (as much as 8%)
- AXIA Ventures notes first round of talks between Greek govt and heads of creditors’ representatives ended on Feb. 5;says all major issues still open, unclear when they’ll return to Athens to continue discussions
- NOTE: Greek Bank Mgmt Review to Start End-Feb: Xenofos in Naftemporiki
- Separately, Italian 10-yr spread with bunds widens for 3rd session; Currently at highest since July
Why the dramatic shift in European risk, where things were relatively stable for months on the heel of Europe’s QE? Perhaps Morgan Stanley’s note flagged last night had something to do with it. To wit:
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What should one expect when markets are FLOODED with ‘cash’ and then the spigot is turned down? Now imagine if it were turned off.
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