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Old 05-05-2010, 11:18 PM   #1
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Default CDS Traders Now Gunning For Europe's Core

Europe, as a whole, is at risk of CDS spread blowouts. It's clear Greece is done and traders are moving on.

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With a stunning $630 million, $558 million and $370 million in net notional derisking, France, UK and Germany are the top three most active recipients in negative bets in the prior week, not just in sovereigns but in all names.



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Old 05-06-2010, 05:43 PM   #2
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Merkel is calling again for new, tougher rules to restrain "the speculators".
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