– By Fred Dunlap –
Italy has world financial markets roiling today. Italy? How could such a beautiful country with great citizens cause this much stir with bond and equity valuations around the world? After all, this is the land of wine, good friends, beautiful scenery and great history.
Given all of these Italian attributes, why are they at the epicenter of a financial crisis? Maybe we should have a closer look. MAYBE we should have someone go to Italy to investigate whether this crisis is really a crisis?
OK, I volunteer! I arrived here seven days ago, leaving the dog behind (with ample doggie treats) to come to this wonderful land to bask in the culture, the wine, and yes, the tranquil essence that makes Italy…Italy.
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