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Saturday, February 1, 2025

Shifting Fortunes in Europe

The revenge of the Mediterranean
https://www.ft.com/content/7613b33f-f09e-4fad-a8c1-39dd11b662a9
The future of the continent will be shaped in the once-mocked south

Reversal of fortunes: Europe’s thriving south and stagnant north
https://www.ft.com/content/3eaa4534-6593-467b-877b-3a18e0a30181
With Germany’s economy stalling, tentative growth in Portugal, Italy, Greece and Spain is some good news for the Eurozone. Will it last? 

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Double Standards at Credit Rating Agencies?

Will the credit rating agencies stand up to Trump?
https://www.ft.com/content/f5ceb7b6-1d9f-444d-bfbb-f5110d737e03
Debt rankers appear to have been more coy in recent years on risks of developed economies than emerging markets
 
Related:
Fitch’s downgrade of US debt wasn’t a mistake — it was long overdue by VIVEKANAND JAYAKUMAR, The Hill - 08/07/23
https://thehill.com/opinion/finance/4138215-fitchs-downgrade-wasnt-a-mistake-it-was-long-overdue/ 

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Will Inflation Reignite?

My Take: There’s still a real threat that inflation makes a comeback

https://thehill.com/opinion/5119872-trump-era-inflation-debate/
 
Tariffs Are Nearly Here. The Price Hikes Coming for These Items May Surprise You.
https://www.wsj.com/economy/trade/tariffs-are-nearly-here-the-price-hikes-coming-for-these-items-may-surprise-you-99cba7a4 

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When Banking is Not About Lending

Wall Street Is Booming, but Banks Are in a Lending Rut
https://www.wsj.com/finance/banking/wall-street-is-booming-but-banks-are-in-a-lending-rut-2b4f4a64
Weak loan growth is a worry, particularly for regional lenders. 

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The Case for Roth IRA

The Retirement Maneuver More People Should Be Making
https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/31/opinion/retirement-roth-conversion.html 

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India Tries Tax Cuts to Stimulate Demand

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