Even More MOAB Money: Bankers Get $4 Trillion Gift From Barney Frank
The Economist: A turbulent year in the currency markets is coming. (A hat tip to frequent content contributor G.G.)
Bill R. sent us this from The Wall Street Journal: Banks Risk Storms in Safe Havens
From Reader F.G.: California gears up to charge “Use Tax” on items purchased out of state
Items from The Economatrix:
Stocks Edge Higher as Jobless Claims Fall
Fannie, Freddie Proving Too Big to Shrink
North Korea Bans Foreign Currencies in Market Clampdown
$36 Charge for Not Using Your Credit Card
Goldman Sachs Denies Betting Against Clients on CDOs
US Studies Banks’ Handling of Toxic Assets
Pension Fund Sues Morgan Stanley Claiming Bank Knew Investments Were Bad