Global Macro / Markets:
- Jim Grant “We’re in era of central bank worship” ZH (I for one welcome our CB overlords..not)
- John Paulson explains massive hedge fund profits Business Insider (inciting the new generation)
- Tumbling oil and commodity prices suggest world economy slowing The Economist (its all in the charts…)
- How governments can ease the labour transition The Economist
Americas:
- Surging USD could be triple whammy for corporate earnings Reuters
- Comparing unemployment by Presidential term Calculated Risk
Europe:
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- Frances lags Europe, on purpose The Economist
- Farage says Cameron misleads UK on failed Europe Reuters (he might be right…maybe)
Asia:
- Japan PM still neutral on tax hike, economy remains weak Reuters
- China and HK: One country, two media systems FT
- Tiger Index – a shaky recovery runs out of steam FT Alphaville
- Kim Jong-Un’s sister takes charge in NK The Diplomat
Local:
- Executive bonuses and capital raisings under spotlight AFR
- Medibank Private sale does not equal reform, but gives chance AFR (to step closer to US?)
- Treasurer Hockey faces massive Budget costs problems The Australian
- Doctors warn of Royal Commission into children in detention The Age (and so they should, its barbaric)
- As Governments ramp up spending on “stop the boats” The Age
- If we’re so wealthy why are we in so much debt? The Age (because (printed) debt is someones wealth)
Other:
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- Science runs ahead of economists models – Ross Gittins
- Porsche says next Panamera “will look better” Drive (thats a relief, great car!)
- Oxygen absorbing material could allow breathing underwater Gizmag
- Perfect is always the enemy of good enough: Sharktank proves Business Insider