Economy:
Everything must go: There’s a flood of store closings – CNN Money
As Job Creation Increases in February, Economists See Signs of a Spring Thaw – New York Times
Japan’s Economy Expands Less Than Initially Estimated in 4Q – Bloomberg
Markets:
S&P 500 ends at another record after strong jobs data – Reuters
The Nakamoto chase is a sideshow: Here’s the real story on bitcoins – Los Angeles Times
Perfect storm for inflation could rock the market – CNBC
Emerging markets face painful carry trade pay-back – Reuters
Politics:
The Reality Behind the Stock-Picking Prowess of S.E.C. Staff Members – DealBook
How States Are Shifting College Costs to Students – Bloomberg
Global Debt Exceeds $100 Trillion as Governments Binge, BIS Says – Bloomberg
Banks:
The $15 trillion shadow over Chinese banks – Telegraph
The Vampire Squid Strikes Again: The Mega Banks’ Most Devious Scam Yet – Rolling Stone (Taibbi)
