Economy:
Why Did Economists Not Spot the Crisis? – Chicago Booth School Of Business
When Irish Eyes Are Crying – Vanity Fair (Michael Lewis)
Manufacturing shares surge as economy revvs up – Bloomberg
Nearly 11 Percent of US Houses Empty – CNBC
Markets:
Silver backwardation is here – FT Alphaville
Nasdaq Hackers Target Service For Corporate Boards – NPR
Rethinking Stocks for the Long Haul – Bloomberg
Gold Falls as Recovering Economy Curbs Alternative-Asset Demand – Bloomberg
Politics:
As money leaks out, Ireland must show we can restructure debt – IrishTimes
Germany, France push euro-zone policy changes to help stabilize regional economy – Washington Post
Banks:
Treasury almost in the black on bank bailouts – The Hill
The Ruinous Fiscal Impact of Big Banks – New York Times