Economy:
Why college isn’t always worth it – Washington Post
American CEOs Most Bearish on Earnings Since 2008 Crisis – Bloomberg
U.S. economy cools in fourth quarter, but consumer spending shines – Reuters
When Bread Bags Weren’t Funny – Bloomberg
Markets:
Loose monetary policy has not solved the world’s economic problems – Guardian (Nouriel Roubini)
Eurozone deflation gathers pace in January – BBC
U.S. homeownership hits 20-year low, but new households growing – Reuters
Politics:
Greece really might leave the euro – Washington Post
Obama Wants a New Tax on U.S. Companies’ Overseas Profits – Bloomberg
How and why retired politicians get lucrative appointments on corporate boards – Washington Post
Putin Fingerprints Seen All Over Surprise Interest-Rate Reversal – Bloomberg
Banks:
JPMorgan to pay $99.5 mln to resolve currency rigging lawsuit – Reuters
Bailed-out banks set for windfalls as distressed debt markets recover – The Independent