Economy:
In search of real philanthropy – Foreign Policy
Joseph Stiglitz: The Stimulus ‘Absolutely’ Worked, Wants Second Round – Cooks and Liars
Ireland: At economic “ground zero” – Global Post
Echoes of the Great Depression – Wall Street Journal
Markets:
How one automated trade led to stock market flash crash – Washington Post
U.S. Mint says has run out on Buffalo gold coins – Reuters
Foreclosures make up nearly half of California home sales – The Sacramento Bee
Silver Advances to Costliest Versus Gold in 11 Months on Investor Demand – Bloomberg
U.S. Dollar Is `One Step Nearer’ to Crisis as Debt Level Climbs, Yu Says – Bloomberg
Why asset bubbles are a part of the human condition that regulation can’t cure – The Atlantic
Politics:
It’s Time For The Fed To Stop Screwing Savers And Bailing Out Banks And Borrowers With 0% Rates – Business Insider
Study Finds National Debt ‘Tipping Point’ That Slows Economic Growth – Science Daily
Could U.S. Officials Be Charged for Causing the Financial Crisis? – Foreign Policy
AIG and U.S. set faster, riskier exit path – Reuters
Banks
J.P. Morgan Chase freezes 56,000 foreclosures – Washington Post