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German bonds not a safe haven any more ...

18 November 2011, 08:59

Asian powers spurn German debt on EMU chaos - Telegraph

Is it time to get rid of my bunds yet? I think so.

Hard Brexit now!
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18 November 2011, 09:07

Originally posted by sasguru View Post

German bonds not a safe haven any more ...

Spot the link

The financial genius that is Sasguru goes to Germany -> German bonds are suddenly not safe anymore

Advising the German finance ministry again Sas?

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18 November 2011, 10:21

Originally posted by sasguru View Post

Asian powers spurn German debt on EMU chaos - Telegraph

Is it time to get rid of my bunds yet? I think so.

So what would you buy instead?
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18 November 2011, 10:21

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So what would you buy instead?

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18 November 2011, 10:32

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So what would you buy instead?

Bullets.

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18 November 2011, 10:38

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So what would you buy instead?

Property. Lots of it. In the SE and London only of course.

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18 November 2011, 10:38

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So what would you buy instead?

Hobnobs.

Chocolate ones.

While you're waiting, read the free novel we sent you. It's a Spanish story about a guy named 'Manual.'
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18 November 2011, 10:39

Yep, I've noticed a distinct lethargy in the Eurozone economy since Sasguru arrived in Frankfurt.

And what exactly is wrong with an "ad hominem" argument? Dodgy Agent, 16-5-2014
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18 November 2011, 10:40

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So what would you buy instead?

A pair of gloves, some duck tape and a rope.

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18 November 2011, 10:41

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A pair of gloves, some duck tape and a rope.

Oops. Wrong forum.

Which mumsnet thread was this supposed to be posted in?

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