Economy:
Consequences of U.S. debt – The Japan Times
Jobless millions signal death of the American dream for many – Guardian
Record jump in food prices keeps inflation high – Guardian
Markets:
Mortgage rates again fall to record lows – Washington Post
George Soros slashes exposure to US equities – Telegraph
Bond Funds Attracting Cash Like Stocks During Dot-Com Boom: Credit Markets – Bloomberg
Mortgage Market Knocked By ‘Mega-Refi’ Talk – Wall Street Journal
Analyst predicts another US market crash next month – Economic Times
Politics:
WikiLeaks founder warned of a smear campaign – Reuters
Frank: Fannie And Freddie Must Go – Investors Business Daily
Joseph Gagnon on monetary policy – Economist
SEC Sues New Jersey as States’ Finances Stir Fears – Wall Street Journal