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Greek Students Protest & Boo ECB-Chief Trichet in Berlin (video)

October 25, 2011 Economy, Society Comments Off on Greek Students Protest & Boo ECB-Chief Trichet in Berlin (video)

Outbound chief of the European Central Bank, Jean-Claude Trichet, was delivering his last speech at the Humboldt university in Berlin, where he became the target of angry Greek students. A group of Greeks entered the hall and started chanting slogans against the Troika and the banks, while they also raised …

The Never Ending Plight of Greek Debt Drives CDS & Spreads High

July 7, 2011 Economy 2

ECB President Jean Claude Trichet made on Thursday a clear point on Greek Debt and the additional bailout. “ECB’s position does not change. Participation of private sector is voluntary. We don’t want a ‘selective default”. Trichet was speaking during a press conference and gave this answer when he was asked …

ECB-Trichet Fails To Categorically Rule Out Greece Restructuring

April 7, 2011 Economy Comments Off on ECB-Trichet Fails To Categorically Rule Out Greece Restructuring

European Central Bank President Jean-Claude Trichet failed to categorically rule out a restructuring of Greek debt down the road. Asked whether he was concerned Greece might not be able to tap the markets again next year and could face a risk of restructuring, Trichet said: “For me, we have a …

J-C Trichet: Extrerminating the loan borrowers

April 7, 2011 Economy Comments Off on J-C Trichet: Extrerminating the loan borrowers

Old chap Jean Claude Trichet, 69, long time French civil servant and President of European Central Bank, increased the interest rates to tame inflation within the eurozone. Interest rates went up by a quarter percentage point to 1.25 %. Holders of loans – credit cards, homes and whatever loans – will …

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