Economy:
China’s Ghost Cities – Dateline
It’s 2026, and the Debt Is Due – The New York Times
Japan: The Business Aftershocks – Wall Street Journal
Detroit’s Population Crashes – Wall Street Journal
Markets:
Dollar rallies as focus shifts to U.S. rate outlook – Reuters
10 Most Bizarre Economic Bubbles in History – Business Pundit
US Buying Of Japanese Stocks Likely Sparked Yen Surge – Wall Street Journal
Politics:
Anti-malaria bed nets v F-35s – Economist
Fears rise that Japan could sell off U.S. debt – The Washington Times
Banks:
‘A Costly Defeat for Deutsche Bank’ – Spiegel Online
4 Wall Street Banks Still Dominate Derivatives Trade – New York Times/DealBook
In Prison for Taking a Liar Loan – New York Times