Rigid deficit targets only fuel speculative runs
MADRID | The Dutch coalition collapse coupled with the plausible fiscal pact rebuke following the poll outcome in France has severely undermined investors’ confidence. Trust on discipline driven governance in the euro zone is crumbling. Losing in a row two key stalwart bastions of tough budgetary rules has sent shivers to the markets. Further challenges are expected to materialise as the austerity overdose dents popular support for governments at pains to…