Record Southern Europe Bank Rally Threatened by Economy Woes
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The longest rally in southern Europe’s banking stocks since the sovereign debt crisis began may prove unsustainable as the region’s economies lag behind a recovery in Germany and France.
Economic woes in Italy and Spain persist, meaning banks will probably be forced to set aside more provisions as consumers and businesses fall into default. After a six-week increase in the shares of Italian banks, they are trading at