| Cosima F. Barone | Vol. XIII - Issue #231 | Feb. 24, 2014 |
INSIDE THIS ISSUE:
New Month, New World
By merely looking at numbers an entirely new world emerged in February. Global investors chose to focus on growth prospects rather than actual economic data, such as... ... Read more
Italy's 'Giochi di Palazzo'
Italy again has been shaken by a new political crisis and “giochi di palazzo” (political fighting and maneuvering). Once again, the country’s leaders are making decisions without involving voters. Without the people’s vote, there is no democracy! ... Read more
A Glance At World's Insightful News
In Focus: BRAZIL, FRANCE, NORWAY, CHINA, JAPAN
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Already battling against Herbalife Ltd., hedge-fund manager William Ackman found himself with another problem on Tuesday: a sharp decline in the price of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac common shares that incurred one-day paper loses of hundreds of millions of dollars.
By J. Chung
The Wall Street Journal, Mar. 12, 2014
People on both sides of the country’s political divide seem increasingly willing to accept violence.
By WILLIAM NEUMAN
The New York Times, Mar. 12, 2014
Top members in the Senate and the White House agreed on a framework to wind down Fannie and Freddie and overhaul the nation's $10 trillion mortgage market.
By Nick Timiraos
The Wall Street Journal, Mar. 12, 2014
Move follows prime minister’s ousting from office
By Borzou Daragahi in Cairo and Emiko Terazono in London
Financial Times, Mar. 11, 2014
Leaders of the US Senate banking committee on Tuesday released a highly anticipated plan that would maintain government backing of mortgages but wind down Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
By Gina Chon in Washington
Financial Times, Mar. 11, 2014
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The wave of killings has decimated local leadership and paralyzed the government and security forces. Above, a protest against extending the government’s powers.
By CARLOTTA GALL
The New York Times, Mar. 12, 2014
European stock markets ended mixed as the standoff in Ukraine and concerns over Chinese growth lingered, keeping investors cautious.
By Tommy Stubbington
The Wall Street Journal, Mar. 11, 2014
Mark J. Carney, the Bank of England’s governor, told lawmakers on Tuesday that the central bank adopted stricter policies. Next week, the Bank of England will also outline plans to revamp its organization.
By CHAD BRAY
The New York Times, Mar. 12, 2014
Reform plan does not provide option for investors to be paid out
By Gina Chon in Washington and Stephen Foley in New York
Financial Times, Mar. 11, 2014
Central bank unveils asset quality review methodology
By Alice Ross in Frankfurt
Financial Times, Mar. 11, 2014
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The ouster of Prime Minister Ali Zeidan underscored the explosive danger of loss of control over Libya’s petroleum, the lifeblood of its economy.
By DAVID D. KIRKPATRICK and CLIFFORD KRAUSS
The New York Times, Mar. 12, 2014
U.S. stocks dropped Tuesday as investors paused to assess recent U.S. economic data and uncertainty surrounding Ukraine.
By T. Kilgore
The Wall Street Journal, Mar. 11, 2014
Leaked documents add new details to a secret body of law that the United States Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court has developed since it began to broaden its role in 2001.
By CHARLIE SAVAGE and LAURA POITRAS
The New York Times, Mar. 12, 2014
Czech wages decline and NZ retail spending rises
By Amie Tsang in Hong Kong
Financial Times, Mar. 11, 2014
FCA and BoE give green light to planned derivatives exchange
By Philip Stafford
Financial Times, Mar. 11, 2014
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