So, history doesn't repeat, but it often rhymes. Well, just like any other time, when the government banned shorts, this measures had done nothing to prevent the declines...
I bet the greek politicians are scratching their heads right now:
Ok we can't blame the short sellers now, who should we blame then? Easter bunny perhaps?
Today the Greek stock market fell -7% ... seriously when will these guys learn a thing or two?
But no problem, we rather use the government's decisions as contrarian signals ... :