Rating agency takes aim at Spain, euro falls

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Series Details 29.7.11
Publication Date 29/07/2011
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EurActiv reported that rating agency Moody's put Spain on review for a possible downgrade on the 29 July 2011, adding to concerns that a second Greek rescue package earlier in July 2011 had done little to halt the spread of Europe's debt crisis.

Source Link Link to Main Source http://www.euractiv.com/en/euro-finance/rating-agency-takes-aim-spain-euro-falls-news-506843
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