Created Wed 15th Oct 2008 10:05am PST by

matthelm Level 12, Guru (H$26,405)

Will Sweden officially declare its intention to adopt the Euro in 2008?

Settled as No

http://www.forbes.com/markets/2009/01/01/euro-ten-europe-markets-currencies-cx_ll_po_0101markets10.html

Background:

Background: In the wake of the financial crisis, Swedish negotiator in Brussels have talked about making the switch to the Euro, as it would grant greater stability. Will there be an official announcement of intent in 2008?

Settlement details:As reported by a major mainstream news source.

Forecast history %

Yes

93%

Settled as No on Thu 1st Jan 3:53pm PST

Activity: H$83,162
Predictions: 68
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Suspend date: Wed 31st Dec 2008 2:59pm PST
Settlement date: Thu 1st Jan 3:53pm PST
Prediction cut-off: Predictions on this question after Wed 31st Dec 2008 5:59am PST have been voided because they were made after the question could be settled

Initial likelihoods: Yes: 60%

Action history:

Created Wed 15th Oct 2008 10:05am PST by

matthelm Level 12, Guru (H$26,405)

Suspended Wed 31st Dec 2008 2:59pm PST : Suspend date reached

Settlement requested Thu 1st Jan 5:26am PST by

orlin

: No.

Settled as 'No' Thu 1st Jan 3:53pm PST by

infernalmachine [Power User]

: http://www.forbes.com/markets/2009/01/01/euro-ten-europe-markets-currencies-cx_ll_po_0101markets10.html

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predicted No (H$72 at 96%)

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predicted No (H$100 at 96%)

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predicted No (H$200 at 93%)

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predicted No (H$100 at 93%)

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predicted No (H$2,500 at 93%)

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