Politics:
Struggling states seeking more aid from Washington – Townhall.com
Leaders of the fee world: How much a country’s leader is paid compared to GDP per person – The Economist
It’s always the economy, stupid – Washington Post
Economy:
Top 10 Signs of a Troubled Economy and/or the Apocalypse – Time
Germany’s exporting prowess is leaving the rest of the euro area behind – The Economist
China’s Trade Surplus Widens, Adding Pressure on Yuan – Bloomberg
Europe presents main threat to global recovery, IMF says – Washington Post
Biggest Defaulters on Mortgages are Now the Very Rich – CNBC/NYT
With the US trapped in depression, this really is starting to feel like 1932 – Telegraph
Greenspan Says Economy May Be Undergoing a ‘Pause’ – Bloomberg
Markets:
Low returns on other investments and fears about the world economy have caused the price of gold to soar. Don’t count on its continued rise – The Economist
So, How’s Our Stock Market Recovery Doing? – Business Insider
Markets See Biggest Rally Since May – New York Times
Mortgage rates: How low can they go? – MSN Money
Banks:
The rise of China’s state-backed banks is stunning. But success will force the model to change – The Economist
1500 Bankers went to Jail After the S&L Crisis. Almost None Today. – ZSpace
No margin for error in Wall St bill’s final test – Reuters
