Economy:
The 5 Most Astounding Facts From the Census Poverty Report – The Atlantic
Why Some Men Earn Less Than They Did 40 Years Ago – NPR
Euro Benefits Germany More Than Others in Zone – NY Times
Markets:
The Risks Lurking in “Safe Haven” Treasury Bonds – Bloomberg
Crisis Worse Than 2008 in Europe as Rescue Options Dim, Gordon Brown Says – Bloomberg
Sliding toward financial crisis – Reuters
Politics:
US taxpayers could be on hook for Europe bailout – MSNBC
Greeks Discuss Drastic Moves to Receive Aid – New York Times
China says it won’t bow to U.S. on yuan: report – Reuters
Banks:
Banks on the edge – Washington Post
The European Bank Bailout – Credit Writedowns
Mortgage-Default Filings Surge 33% as Banks Speed Up Process – Businessweek