Politics:
Fed gets new oversight powers under Dodd bill – Reuters
“No need” for Greek bailout decision – German finance minister – Reuters
China’s Wen Rebuffs U.S. Calls for Stronger Currency – Bloomberg
Politics, shaky economy create no rush to restructure Fannie and Freddie – Washington Post
Economics:
Gold’s cross-currency strength signals its evolution – Reuters
Mission far from accomplished: Another week, another set of central bank meetings and more to digest for investors on monetary policy and the withdrawal of crisis liquidity – Reuters
Best Jobs in America – Focus
Unemployment tops 20% in eight California counties – LA Times
American Spender – FastCompany.com
Dollar Will Retain Reserve Role If Markets Stay Sound, S&P Says – BusinessWeek
Markets:
Optimism Arises After Year-Long U.S. Stock Surge: Chart of Day – Bloomberg
Apax, Private-Equity Firms Say Retail LBOs Return With Recovery – Bloomberg
Money Rates Rising Signals Treasury Losses as Fed Prepares Exit – Bloomberg
JPMorgan, Citigroup Helped Doom Lehman, Report Says – Bloomberg
Lehman report casts auditors in poor light – Financial Times
