Economy:
Europe’s Young Grow Agitated Over Future Prospects – New York Times
Senior Safety Nets at Risk in 2011 – US News
Economic Optimism? Yes, I’ll Take That Bet – New York Times
What shaky economy? Tourists here for the Rose Bowl game are splurging – Los Angeles Times
Markets:
Dollar Weakens as Emerging Stocks, Commodities Gain – Bloomberg
Venezuelans fret over prices after devaluation – Reuters
Debt could underperform in 2011 – Reuters
Gold hits 10th annual gain; silver surges in 2010 – Reuters
Oil hits 26-month high to end 2010 up 15 percent – Reuters
Politics:
Obama aide: Debt limit fight could be “catastrophic” – Reuters
House Republicans eye quick repeal of healthcare law – Reuters
Politics vs economics are big euro test – Reuters
Banks:
Bank Failures at Highest Level Since 1992 – Wall Street Journal