Economy:
Eurozone blamed by US for world’s economic plight – Telegraph
The Greater Recession: America Suffers from a Crisis of Productivity – The Atlantic
US exports hit record high in July – BBC
What’s up with Europe’s economy — and why you should care – USA Today
Low interest rates don’t help sputtering economy – MarketWatch
Markets:
Euro Falls Most in a Year on Greek Financial Distress, ECB; Dollar Surges – Bloomberg
Stock markets plunge after Obama speech – Politico
Politics:
Obama’s Jobs Bill: A Reasonable Plan – Freakonomics
The solvency solution for Europe: time to do the unthinkable – Reuters
Ron Paul schools Bachmann on gas prices – examiner.com
Social Security: A monstrous truth – Economist
Our Guide to the Best Coverage on President Obama and the Economy – ProPublica
Banks:
‘Operation Twist’ Augurs Pain for Banks – Wall Street Journal