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The grit in the oyster, constantly, in those observing Italy's slide into the crisis zone, is the persistent low growth and high trade deficit in Berlusconiland.
BBC: Italy: 'Hang on lads, I've got a great idea��'
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He intended to urge the bloc to address three big issues: the crisis in the euro zone, a crisis of competitiveness that is allowing other regions to move ahead and a lack of democratic accountability and consent that is felt deeply, particularly in Britain.
WSJ: Cameron's Plans Bring Fears, Schadenfreude
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Having fled these currencies in late 2011 as the euro zone's crisis deepened, investors returned to emerging markets and other riskier assets at the beginning of this year, buoyed by encouraging economic data out of the U.S. and signs the euro-zone debt crisis is calming down.
WSJ: Greek Vote Could Reignite Emerging-Market Currencies