# Default

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What would happen to us if Greece defaulted?

TheJournal.ie reporters have been quizzing those in the know to describe the potential fallout of a Greek debt default on Ireland’s economic, social and political scene…

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Sep 17th 2011, 8:41 PM

# Explainer

Explainer: If Greece goes bust, who gets crushed?

Take a look at who is the most exposed when it comes to the possibility of a Greek default…

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Sep 16th 2011, 7:15 AM

# Flagpalm

Facebook joke about EU commissioner’s flag gaffe ‘not an official remark’

A comment on the EC’s official Facebook page, saying Gunther Oettinger has “form in the foot in mouth department”, was a joke.

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Sep 14th 2011, 1:54 PM

# Flagged

German commissioner insists he doesn’t support ‘half-mast’ idea

Gunther Oettinger says lowering the flags of “default sinners” is an idea already out there – and that he didn’t say he supports it.

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Sep 14th 2011, 11:51 AM

# Deficit Sinners

Germany’s EU commissioner wants Irish flag flown at half-mast

Günther Oettinger wants the flags of ‘deficit sinner’ countries – including Ireland – to be at half-mast at all EU institutions.

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Sep 13th 2011, 1:27 PM

# Interest Rates

ECB maintains 1.5 per cent rate amid Eurozone concerns

Spanish and Italian bond yields have eased slightly today on the 14-years highs they struck earlier.

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Aug 4th 2011, 3:05 PM

# US Debt

US debt talks continue amid signs of optimism

Negotiations to raise the US debt ceiling continue at the White House as Tuesday’s default deadline looms closer.

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Jul 31st 2011, 3:08 PM

# Debt Crisis

Republicans delay crucial vote as US creeps closer to default

John Boehner calls off a vote on a draft plan to cut the US deficit, amid fears that party members wouldn’t back it.

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Jul 29th 2011, 10:21 AM

# Debt Ceiling

A bluffer's guide to... the US debt ceiling

Struggling to keep up with the political logjam in the US? Let us explain what’s going on – and why it matters to Ireland.

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Jul 28th 2011, 2:41 PM

# United States

Republicans to press new vote on lifting US's debt ceiling

A bipartisan Congress prepares for yet more gridlock, as the clock ticks down on staving off a United States default.

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Jul 28th 2011, 9:57 AM

# US Debt

Obama and Boehner spar over mounting US debt crisis

The US president has called for a “balanced approach” to the crisis, but the House Speaker says Obama cannot have a “blank cheque” for it.

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Jul 26th 2011, 8:21 AM

# Greece

Greek debt rating cut as Moody's warns of default

The likelihood of a Greek debt default “is virtually 100 per cent”, according to the atings agency.

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Jul 25th 2011, 11:21 AM

# US

"I've been left at the altar now a couple of times": Obama on US debt crisis talks

Debt deal appears no nearer to agreement as the 2 August default deadline looms…

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Jul 23rd 2011, 1:52 PM

# Your Say

Poll: Are you happy with the new Eurozone deal?

Ireland is set to save between €600-€800m on its loans – does this go far enough?

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Jul 22nd 2011, 11:32 AM

# Default

Austrian bank governor hints ECB may allow 'temporary Greek default'

Yields on two-year Greek bonds approach an astronomical 40 per cent as Ewald Nowotny speaks out.

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Jul 19th 2011, 3:12 PM

# Europe

Bank tax on the way to save Greece?

Speculation is mounting on possible solutions to Greece’s – and Europe’s – debt crisis ahead of an emergency summit on Thursday.

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Jul 19th 2011, 1:45 PM

# New low

Rock bottom? Greece gets the lowest credit rating in the world...again

Fitch has given Greece a CCC rating, following on from other credit rating agencies last month.

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Jul 14th 2011, 9:46 AM

# Greece

Greece's second bailout is delayed - but payments will continue

A deal on a second bailout is deferred over disputes on how much help the private sector should have to offer.

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Jul 4th 2011, 9:10 AM

# Athens

Gallery: Athens burns as riots seize the Greek capital

Over 100 people have been injured after another day of violence…

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Jun 29th 2011, 9:57 PM

# Greece

Olli Rehn: There is no Plan B to avoid Greek default

EU Commissioner says Greece has to pass its austerity package because the future of Greece “and financial stability in Europe are at stake”.

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Jun 28th 2011, 11:41 AM

# Plan B

EU leaders developing Plan B in case of Greek default

German finance minister says EU is preparing for the worst in case Greece fails to pass its austerity plan and can’t pay its bills next month.

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Jun 27th 2011, 12:06 PM

# Daily Fix

The Daily Fix: Wednesday

In this evening’s wrap-up: UVF blamed in Belfast, AIB battered in Bulgaria, and a strange new use for your toenail clippings…

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Jun 22nd 2011, 8:00 PM

Evening Wrap

The 5 at 5 5 minutes, 5 stories, 5 o’clock.

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Jun 22nd 2011, 4:56 PM

# Greece

Ireland faces €200m hit if Greek economy crumbles

Ireland’s banks will escape any fallout, but the State and private institutions will lose out if Greece goes to the wall.

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Jun 22nd 2011, 4:43 PM

# Greece

Crunch time for Greece as government faces confidence vote

The Greek government needs to pass new austerity measures if the next installment of its bailout is to be approved.

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Jun 21st 2011, 8:59 AM

# Greece

Merkel and Sarkozy want new rescue package for Greece

France and Germany have reached an common ground on the issue of involving Greek bondholders.

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Jun 17th 2011, 4:13 PM

# Default

Iceland’s finance minister: 'Ireland shouldn’t copy our formula for default'

Ireland and Greece can’t follow the recovery mode as Iceland did, finance minister Steingrimur Sigfusson insists.

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Jun 16th 2011, 10:09 AM

# Greece

Embattled Greek PM to form new government

George Papandreou made the shock announcement after a day of violent street protests against austerity plans

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Jun 15th 2011, 9:50 PM

Evening Wrap

The 5 at 5 5 minutes, 5 stories, 5 o’clock.

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Jun 15th 2011, 4:49 PM

# Greece

Tear gas fired at protesters in Greece as thousands march against austerity measures

Irish people living in Athens have told TheJournal.ie that violence is being caused by a small minority, and that life there has become very difficult.

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Jun 15th 2011, 2:50 PM

# Credit Ratings

Greece's credit rating now the lowest in the world

Standard & Poor’s drops Greece another three notches and says any restructure will be considered a sovereign default.

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Jun 14th 2011, 8:02 AM

# Daily Fix

The Daily Fix: Monday

All the day’s news, and the bits and pieces you may have missed…

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Jun 13th 2011, 7:58 PM

# Default

AIB has defaulted: the official verdict of a global banking group

The International Swaps and Derivatives Association says AIB’s plans for burden-sharing are tantamount to a default.

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Jun 13th 2011, 4:17 PM

Voices

Column: We must seize the day when Greece defaults, warns Nick Leeson

Economic crunch time for the Greeks will be a golden opportunity for Ireland, the former bond trader writes.

Jun 13th 2011, 3:48 PM

# United States

US to stop pension payments as national debt reaches $14.3 TRILLION legal limit

Timothy Geithner tells Congress that the US has reached its legal limit for debt – and he’ll need to take drastic action.

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May 16th 2011, 5:40 PM

# Daily Fix

The Daily Fix: Thursday

In today’s Fix: Security threat ahead of Obama visit; Howlin talks tough on the bailout; Swift justice in the courts; school construction woes; what it’s like to default; and Jedward mania.

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May 12th 2011, 8:08 PM

Evening Wrap

The 5 at 5 5 minutes, 5 stories, 5 o’clock.

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May 12th 2011, 4:50 PM

Voices

Column: What happened when MY country defaulted on its debts

Argentinian businessman Andres Blumenthal describes the panic and chaos that preceded the Argentinian default in 2002 – and the slow rebuilding of a country in its aftermath.

May 12th 2011, 1:39 PM