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• 3 Ways to Euro-proof Your Portfolio

  By Justin Carley - June 26, 2012 | Tickers: MO, IWM, PM, ^RUT, HSY, XLU

  There is little debate to the notion that Europe is in a recession, especially if one tiptoes outside Germany.  The Markit Eurozone PMI Flash Index was 46.0 in June and has remained below the contraction/expansion line of 50 in nine of the last ten months.  That is persistent weakness.  Other emerging markets are also suffering as well.  Take China for instance, its PMI has been below 50 for more »