Economy:
China sees inflation jump to 5.1%, a 28-month high – BBC
China Risks `Rush’ to Tighten in 2011 After Inflation Surges – Bloomberg
Retail Sales Probably Climbed in November: U.S. Economy Preview – Bloomberg
Trade Gap in U.S. Narrows More Than Estimated as Exports Hit Two-Year High – Bloomberg
States People Are Fleeing – Forbes
Markets:
Gasoline Prices Rise to 2-Year High – New York Times
CFTC Commissioner Bart Chilton Reveals “One Trader” Controls 40% Of Silver Market – Zerohedge
Treasury 10-Year Notes Slump Following U.S. Economic Reports; Euro Weakens – Bloomberg
SEC Says Nasdaq Venture Market May Attract Stock Manipulators – Bloomberg
Build America Bonds’ End Poised to Batter Muni Market – Bloomberg
Politics:
Senate Tax-Cut Plan Would Add $857 Billion to Debt – Bloomberg
Majority of Americans Say Fed Should Be Reined In or Abolished, Poll Shows – Bloomberg
Obama Weighs a Broad Tax Overhaul – New York Times
Banks:
A Secretive Banking Elite Rules Trading in Derivatives– New York Times
Conspiracy:
Mark Madoff Commits Suicide on Anniversary of Father’s Arrest – Bloomberg
