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by Rui Avis de Brito
00:06 Fri 30 Apr 2010
Forum: Port Conversations
Topic: Portugal downgraded by S&P to A–
Replies: 26
Views: 9158

Re: Portugal downgraded by S&P to A”“

Portugal simply cannot countenance higher interest rates. Their total debts (including private and commercial loans) amount to 300% of GDP . I don't have a figure for the percentage of that debt that is owned by foreign interests, but as Portugal is not a stronghold of the banking industry, I suspe...
by Rui Avis de Brito
00:12 Thu 29 Apr 2010
Forum: Port Conversations
Topic: Portugal downgraded by S&P to A–
Replies: 26
Views: 9158

Re: Portugal downgraded by S&P to A”“

Hi there, Although Portugal is a difficult situation, much to their own fault, there is a strong abuse of rating companies and financial agencies. It is a pure market manipulation that is going on. There are some investment agencies to sell millions of shares of Portuguese campanies before these new...
by Rui Avis de Brito
17:54 Fri 23 Apr 2010
Forum: Introductions
Topic: Hello from the North of Portugal
Replies: 1
Views: 3686

Hello from the North of Portugal

My name´s Rui, I'm 27 and I am not knowledgeable in wine. I like to drink whats tastes good. I'm here to try to learn to better appreciate the port wine, a drink that I appreciate greatly. By the fact that I am Portuguese and live relatively near the port, I can help you if you need anything here. ...