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As Eurozone spreads shrink, ECB gets the benefit of doubt

The eurosign next to the ECB tower in Frankfurt. Photo: Getty Images.

Increasing variations in interest rates on government bonds the Eurozone have reawakened fears of bankruptcy in the periphery of the eurozone. The ECB says it will do everything it can to contain this threat of fragmentation. It remains uncertain though whether financial markets will continue to swallow the ECB's narrative. These are painful times for bond investors, but there are opportunities.

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