sentix Euro Break-up Index News

On this page we provide information about the latest development of the sentix Euro break-up Index. This indicator shows over time, how likely individual and institutional investors rate the probabilty of a breakup of the euro area (leaving at least one country) within 12 months time. Also it reflects which countries are particularly affected.

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The shock eases

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Although the new Italian government is refusing to revise its draft budget and thus risk a further escalation with the EU Commission, investors are more relaxed about Italy's exit risk from the euro. Obviously, investors are counting on Italy ultimately to be disciplined by the capital markets in good time.

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Italian trouble

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The dispute over Italy's draft budget has now rekindled investors' fears that the euro zone will break up. The sentix Euro Break-up Index rose strongly from 8.9% to 13.2%. This is the highest level since April 2017. The sub-index for Italy jumps to 11.25%.

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Italy's planned new debt without consequences

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The Italian government's decision to further increase debt has caused enormous volatility in the markets. What is special about this is that investors do not expect this to have any impact on the stability of the Euro-Zone. The Euro Break-up Index even falls in September - including the sub-index for Italy!

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Italian worry lines are growing again

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In recent weeks, investors' concerns about the stability of the euro zone have grown somewhat greater. The Italian government's attitude to the refugee crisis has contributed to this, as have increased concerns about an unregulated Brexit and Greece's "release" from the aid programme.

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The shake is easing

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After the Euro Break up Index indicated a new danger for the Euro-Zone in May, the situation calms down for the second month in a row. The overall index for the Euro zone fell significantly by 3.9 percentage points from 12.3% to 8.4%. Concerns about Italy are also declining.

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