Economy:
How Much is Enough? Why do we Work so Much and Enjoy so Little Leisure? – Economonitor
Fitch says China credit bubble unprecedented in modern world history – Telegraph
S&P’s sudden optimism about the US economy is difficult to understand – Guardian
Britain is doing well on employment despite a crummy economy. Why? – Washington Post
Markets:
The Declining Demand for Husbands – New York Times
Detroit’s Creditors Are Asked to Accept Pennies on the Dollar – New York Times
Venezuela on the Brink of Hyperinflation – Economonitor
Foreclosures Jump as Banks Bet on Rising U.S. Home Prices – Bloomberg
Falling New Orders Signal U.S. Stock Inflation: Chart – Bloomberg
Politics:
The negative rates we need – Economist
Spain’s public debt hits record high – Boston.com
Banks:
‘Financialization’ as a Cause of Economic Malaise – New York Times
Traders Said to Rig Currency Rates to Profit Off Clients – Bloomberg