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CDSs on eurozone periphery fall for third day
In the wake of Portugal’s successful bond auction of almost €1.25 billion yesterday, credit default swaps (CDSs) on eurozone sovereigns continue to trade down
CDS spreads fall for eurozone sovereigns
Debt protection costs tumble across the eurozone, but analysts continue to warn of sovereign default risk
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Debt protection cost on Irish financials increases over holidays
CDS spreads for Irish banks widen over holiday period, while peripheral EU states remain steady
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Eurozone periphery sees CDS fall
Debt protection costs fall in peripheral Eurozone nations, but continue to rise in Germany.
CDS spreads on Germany approach six-month high
Risk perception of German debt continued a week-long rise, on fears of the country's exposure to fellow eurozone members with weaker finances.
CDS spreads widen across eurozone peripherals
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Irish CDSs widen on Fitch downgrade
The cost of insuring against an Irish government default rose today as Fitch lowered its Ireland rating to BBB+
Sovereign CDSs tighten on tough Irish budget
Debt protection costs on peripheral eurozone nations dropped slightly today after the Irish government voted on austerity measures.
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Periphery CDSs break records as sovereign fears continue
Portugal might be next peripheral to seek help, economist warns, as its CDS hits record high.