Reuters: Europe warned of systemic crisis over debt

Europe warned of systemic crisis over debt
By Sakari Suoninen and Martin Santa
FRANKFURT/BRATISLAVA | Tue Oct 11, 2011 6:46am EDT

(Reuters) - Europe's top financial watchdog warned on Tuesday that the euro zone's sovereign debt crisis has become systemic and threatens global economic stability unless decisive action is taken urgently.

Bloomberg: No U.S. Recession as Forecasts Improve

No U.S. Recession as Forecasts Improve
By Rich Miller and Vivien Lou Chen - 2011-10-10 03:34 AM

The U.S. has likely dodged a recession for now, even though it’s too early to sound the all- clear for the economy.

CNNMoney: Not a recession. But who cares?

THE BUZZ
Not a recession. But who cares?
By Paul R. La Monica @CNNMoney October 7, 2011: 12:51 PM ET

NEW YORK (CNNMoney) -- Summer may be over but it's still time to fire up the grill.

CNBC: Mortgage Rates, Mortgage Demand and Home Prices All Fall

Mortgage Rates, Mortgage Demand and Home Prices All Fall
Published: Thursday, 6 Oct 2011 | 11:45 AM ET
By: Diana Olick
CNBC Real Estate Reporter

When mortgage rates first fell below five percent in 2009, we called it an emotional landmark, a level that, while not significantly different from the previous week or month, would send up a flag to borrowers that it was time to buy or at least to refinance.

REG - RIT Cap. Partners - Investment in Renshaw Bay

http://uk.reuters.com/article/2011/10/06/idUS133098+06-Oct-2011+RNS20111006

REG - RIT Cap. Partners - Investment in Renshaw Bay
Thu Oct 6, 2011 1:59pm BST

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RNS Number : 7116P
RIT Capital Partners PLC
06 October 2011

RIT Capital Partners plc

Investment in Renshaw Bay Ltd

In February 2011, RIT Capital Partners plc ("RIT") announced its intention to participate in the launch of Renshaw Bay in partnership with Bill Winters and Reinet Fund S.C.A. Mr Winters, formerly the Co-Chief Executive of JP Morgan Investment Bank, has established Renshaw Bay as a new asset management and advisory group focusing on capital markets based investment strategies.

PIMCO: Six Pac(k)in’

Six Pac(k)in’

- Long-term profits cannot ultimately grow unless they are partnered with near equal benefits for labor.
- There is only a New Normal economy at best and a global recession at worst to look forward to in future years.
- If global policymakers could focus on structural as opposed to cyclical financial solutions, New Normal growth as opposed to recession might be possible.

CNNMoney: Greek default is just a matter of time

EUROPE'S DEBT CRISIS
Greek default is just a matter of time

By Ben Rooney @CNNMoney October 5, 2011: 5:39 AM ET

NEW YORK (CNNMoney) -- It was once unthinkable but is now widely expected: Greece is headed toward default.

Jatropha as alternative fuel a bust

WEDNESDAY OCTOBER 05, 2011 PHILIPPINES
Jatropha as alternative fuel a bust
BY JOHN LOURENZE POQUIZ

The government is set to abandon its program of promoting jatropha as an alternative fuel source, an official said.

USA Today: Wall Street protesters say they 'want a voice'

Wall Street protesters say they 'want a voice'
By Martha T. Moore, USA TODAY

NEW YORK – Don't ask the protesters sleeping out in a downtown plaza for the list of demands of the Occupy Wall Street movement, which enters its 19th day today. There isn't one, and with labor unions set to join the group today and with groups in other cities from Los Angeles to Louisville starting their own camp-out protests, their specific proposals for change aren't likely to get any clearer soon.

CNNMoney: Starbucks steps up to the jobs challenge

Starbucks steps up to the jobs challenge

By Catherine Clifford October 3, 2011: 2:18 PM ET

NEW YORK (CNNMoney) -- Starbucks Corp. unveiled a program Monday to help raise money to spur hiring among small businesses.