Comments on the local economy from Luis Maria Linde in Madrid:

  • Spain’s 2013 budget deficit slippage isn’t serious
  • Continued wage moderation necessary in Spain

Work harder, earn less… but, hey, it’s sunny.

EUR/USD is a calm harbor amidst volatile trading today. It’s been chopping in the 1.3780-1.3800 range since New York rolled in.

Update: She adds that deflation risk exists, even though it is low.