Once again, Europe has taken the center stage in the global economy. This has become an annual rite of passage.
Europe has taken upon itself to slowdown the market’s great start with another debt crisis. In other words, Europe has taken their ball and gone home. Again. For the fourth time. Such a tease. And we keep falling for it.
This year’s debt crisis is brought to you by Cyprus. Did you know Cyprus was in the European Union? Me neither. And it’s the geography lesson of the day (check the map). Who knew a country one million strong with an economy weighing in at 0.2% of the EU could put the brakes on a fantastic first quarter run. Continue Reading…

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