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Are NHS funds being diverted to the rich? Well, a bit…

blogs.ft.com — There has been speculation recently that the government is planning to divert millions of pounds in NHS funds from deprived urban areas in the north, to leafy, Conservative voting constituencies in the south.
Esther Bintliff Assistant Europe News Editor, Financial Times @estherbintliff
RT @xtophercook: Public policy nerds will love @sallygainsbury on #NHS allocation shifts: http://t.co/pwWMLvVR
Chris Cook Education Correspondent, Financial Times @xtophercook
Public policy nerds will love @sallygainsbury on the NHS allocation shifts: http://t.co/w1bdOTG7

The death of equities… again?

ftalphaville.ft.com — The death of equities... again? Thursday's FT declares "the end of a six-decade passion for equities". Quite a claim. Institutional investors, from pension funds to mutual funds sold directly to the public, have slashed holdings in the past decade. Stocks have not been so far out of favour for half a century.
Spencer Jakab Columnist, Wall Street Journal @Spencerjakab
RT @FTAlphaville: The death of equities… again? http://t.co/Es3OcrJC
Jonathan Burton Money and Investing Editor, MarketWatch.com, Wall Street Journal @MKTWBurton
RT @FTAlphaville: The death of equities… again? http://t.co/Es3OcrJC
Joe Weisenthal Editor, Business Insider @TheStalwart
FT on FT RT @FTAlphaville: The death of equities… again? http://t.co/zgsli0ci

Showing Goldman how Twitter works…

ftalphaville.ft.com — Trouble getting this stuff through compliance...? Just the one tweet so far from Goldman Sachs on its own shareholder meeting. Fortunately the FT's US Financial correspondent (and former Alphavillain) Tracy Alloway is there and has been getting the juicy stuff. So excuse us while we go all hypermeedja.
Pan Yuk Emerging Markets Reporter, Financial Times @pyuk
RT @FTAlphaville: Showing Goldman how Twitter works… http://t.co/ddofFdoo
Christopher Adams Markets Editor, Financial Times @ChrisAdamsMKTS
RT @FTAlphaville Showing Goldman how Twitter works… http://t.co/FkSOADn9

Shale gas boom helps slash US emissions

ft.com — The shale gas boom has led to a big drop in US carbon emissions, as generators switch from coal to cheap gas. According to the International Energy Agency, US energy-related emissions of carbon dioxide, the main greenhouse gas, have fallen 450m tonnes over the past five years - the largest drop among all countries surveyed.
Stephen Lacey Reporter, ClimateProgress.org @Stphn_Lacey
Methane is key to this puzzle. RT @Revkin: Shale gas boom helps slash US CO2 emissions, via http://t.co/0n8DeaDc http://t.co/7lDuRtkY
Adam Aston Freelance Journalist @adamanyc
Shale gas boom lowering US emissions: CO2 from energy falls ~500m tonnes in 5yrs bc of switching to nat gas http://t.co/T5WMOplb #frack

A parallel currency for Greece?

blogs.ft.com — Based on the latest opinion polls, the Greek election could result in a highly confused outcome, with the new government being unable or unwilling to meet any budgetary terms acceptable to the Troika, but also unwilling to leave the euro voluntarily. What would happen then?
Joseph Cotterill Alphaville Reporter, Financial Times @jsphctrl
Gavyn Davies: 'I am inclined to believe that a [Greek] parallel currency could only work in a parallel universe' http://t.co/erjEEsG5

The memo that renews pressure on Hunt and Cameron over BSkyB

blogs.ft.com — The highlight of this afternoon's evidence by Adam Smith, the former adviser to Jeremy Hunt, was the publication of a memo sent by the culture secretary to the PM before he gained responsibility for the decision on whether to let it proceed.
Kiran Stacey Political Correspondent, Financial Times @kiranstacey
The Hunt memo to Cameron will harm Hunt but probably not kill him off: http://t.co/zYr4SgJK

Valuable advice on investment advisers

ft.com — Don't try this at home: seek professional advice. A sound maxim, one might think. Unless you know something about electrical wiring, get an electrician in; go to a doctor rather than diagnosing yourself. And, since you are a fallible investor, choose your financial portfolio with the help of an investment adviser.
Pauline Skypala Journalist and Editor, Financial Times @PaulineSkypala
Found this interesting piece on financial advice by Tim Harford http://t.co/lFhPbfpl via http://t.co/NHOamt3t

Lucy Kellaway podcast and audio downloads

podcast.ft.com — Listen to podcasts and download audio from top financial columnists from the Financial Times. Lucy Kellaway, the FT's management columnist, pokes fun at management fads and jargon, and celebrates the ups and downs of office life.
Lucy Kellaway Management Columnist, Financial Times @lucykellaway
Listen to Lucy: Listen to Lucy: Beware the wild management consultants http://t.co/UrGb7PQi

Autonomy and the City

ftalphaville.ft.com — Autonomy and the City When it comes to City analysts, Dr Mike Lynch, the founder and chief executive of Autonomy, has previous. Over the years, the Bayesian probability expert has had numerous run-ins with the scribblers who follow his software company.
Rupert Neate Business Reporter, Guardian @RupertNeate
@fletcherr Also perhaps HP should've listened to the analysts Autonomy banned from meetings http://t.co/Lb3JXoEw

The FT Money Show podcast and audio downloads

podcast.ft.com — Listen to podcasts and download audio from top financial columnists from the Financial Times. The FT Money Show podcast is your weekly audio guide to personal finance.
Lucy Warwick-Ching Personal Finance Online Editor, Financial Times @WarwickChing
Concerned about the eurozone crisis and your savings? Listen to the Money podcast http://t.co/LGVvhoEe with the FT's Patrick Jenkins

Web chat: Gail Romero

ft.com — Welcome to the Financial Times live web chat with Gail Romero who features in our Ten Questions Q&A. Gail Romero, chief executive of MBA Women International, will answer your questions on Thursday, 23 May 2012, between 15.00-16.00 GMT. Post your
Charlotte Clarke Online and Social Media Producer, Financial Times @UnaChar
Calling all businesswomen ~post your q's nw for FT webchat w/ @gmr56 CEO of #MBA #Women International http://t.co/jEZdTds6 #MissRep

China’s rich head for the exit

blogs.ft.com — There's no denying that China has come a long way in terms of economic growth. But even as the country produces ever more millionaires and foreigners flock to seek their fortunes in the world's second largest economy, many of its elites are making a dash for the exit.
Robert Shrimsley Managing Editor, FT.com, Financial Times @robertshrimsley
China’s rich head for the exit | beyondbrics | http://t.co/3r4UFZxk http://t.co/SsF8mKLG via @beyondbrics

The depreciating dollar

video.ft.com — The historically easy monetary policy of the US has repercussions across the globe. David Ranson, head of research at Wainwright Economics, explains to Long View columnist John Authers that this is inflationary, and that financial stress measures are warning of a possible economic slowing in the US.
John Authers Senior Investment Columnist, Financial Times @johnauthers
Stress, as in AAA spreads, is rising, points to US slowdown (not yet recession). My video w Wainwright's David Ranson: http://t.co/mAhoP6f2

Germany has all but turned Japanese

ftalphaville.ft.com — Germany has all but turned Japanese Here's the spread between the 30 year bund and its 30 year Japanese counterpart over the past 12 months. It's just about ceased to exist. And here's a link to that irritating Vapors number. H/T James Mackintosh.
James Mackintosh Investment Editor, Financial Times @jmackin2
RT @FTAlphaville: Germany has all but turned Japanese http://t.co/jb8l0unS

China’s rich head for the exit

blogs.ft.com — There's no denying that China has come a long way in terms of economic growth. But even as the country produces ever more millionaires and foreigners flock to seek their fortunes in the world's second largest economy, an increasing number of its elites are making a dash for the exit.
Izabella Kaminska Alphaville Reporter, Financial Times @izakaminska
China’s rich head for the exit - FT Beyondbrics http://t.co/w2HqaBJR

S&P: China developers on shaky ground

blogs.ft.com — Bondholders, beware. China's property developers face rising risks of default, according to the latest stress tests conducted by Moody's and Standard &amp; Poor's. The two rating agencies published reports on Thursday that suggest the sector will continue to deteriorate over the coming months because of falling sales volumes and dwindling funding options.
Josh Noble Blogger and Editor, Financial Times @JoshTANoble
China's property developers running out of time and cash - via @beyondbrics http://t.co/9LPcRSUt

The G8: How to write about pointless international organisations

blogs.ft.com — Some readers may wonder why I chose to write my column this week about the International Criminal Court, rather than the obvious subject - the G8 meeting in Japan. The reason is that I had a thoroughly discouraging lunch with my colleague, Alan Beattie.
Paul Geitner Brussels Bureau Chief, New York Times and International Herald Tribune, New York Times @pgeitner_iht
RT @garethharding: For journos covering EU summit: How to write about pointless international organisations http://t.co/oTXkD0BQ
Bryan Walsh Environmental Columnist, Time Magazine @bryanrwalsh
This would also apply to UNFCCC and Rio+20: http://t.co/U3QfQNtv h/t @lizzieohreally
Lizzie O'Leary Aviation and Regulation Correspondent, CNN @lizzieohreally
“We are seriously concerned about this most serious outbreak of seriousness.” Alan Beattie is a genius. http://t.co/0SpgNXVc
Joe Weisenthal Editor, Business Insider @TheStalwart
Ah, here's a version of @alanbeattie's famous column... the only thing you ever need to read before leaders gather. http://t.co/XXMp2jMm

India needs to innovate

video.ft.com — Anand Mahindra, vice chairman and managing director of Mahindra & Mahindra, thinks Indian companies have the ability to compete in the world market. He tells the FT's James Crabtree that delivering "more for less" should be the country's mantra. (6m 50sec) Credits:Produced and edited by Kanupriya Kapoor
Kanupriya Kapoor India Editor, FT.Com, Financial Times @kanupriyakapoor
Harking back to our VFTT interview with @anandmahindra...wonder if still long on the #rupee given all the tumult http://t.co/dGjWBHVA

Macau: propped up by high-rollers, but for how long?

blogs.ft.com — Here we go again. Another sharp sell-off of Macau gaming shares on China slowdown fears. Industry forecasts have always underestimated Chinese high-rollers' propensity to gamble, so are the latest prediction of gloom to be trusted? The casino operators investing billions of dollars on new capacity are the worst hit, naturally.
Josh Noble Blogger and Editor, Financial Times @JoshTANoble
Macau: propped up by high-rollers, but for how long? | beyondbrics http://t.co/NI1K9Awj

Tunisia supermarket expands to Libya

blogs.ft.com — Libya barely has a functioning government. Armed militias that overthrew Muammer Gaddafi last year still roam the land. And some eastern Libyans want to bolt from the union. But people still have to eat... Despite political and security worries, Tunisia's largest food retailer has announced plans to expand operations into Libya.
Roshanak Taghavi Freelance Journalist @Roshanakt
RT @borzou #Supermarket chain Monoprix expands to #Libya, via @FT's @beyondbrics http://t.co/ZBOaIiOC
Borzou Daragahi Middle East and North Africa Correspondent, Financial Times @borzou
#Tunisia supermarket chain Monoprix expands to #Libya, via @FT's @beyondbrics http://t.co/FDGaACug

With SAP deal, Ariba’s 13-year headstart pays off

blogs.ft.com — Investors with long-ish memories will recall that Ariba, the business-to-business ecommerce network that SAP has just agreed to buy, was a dotcom IPO star of 1999: its stock surged 291 per cent on its debut, giving it a market capitalisation of $3.7bn - only just short of the $4.3bn that the German enterprise software company has agreed to pay for it 13 years later.
Andrew Hill Columnist, Financial Times @andrewtghill
Ariba, sold yesterday to SAP, was once a dotcom IPO rocket - up 291% on its first day of trading. My blog post: http://t.co/sfVCu2MB

Guest post: Blinded by the (solar) light

blogs.ft.com — By Kelly Sims Gallagher and Kevin P. Gallagher The Obama Administration's preliminary decision to impose a 31 per cent tariff on solar panels imported from China is short sighted. The move could cause a trade war, hurt the US economy, jeopardize US security interests, and put the world further off course in terms of meeting its global climate change goals.
David Roberts Staff Writer, Grist, Grist @drgrist
An articulate case against the solar tariffs recently imposed by the Obama administration: http://t.co/uUKA861j

The great CLO deleveraging

ftalphaville.ft.com — Back in December, the FT's Tracy Alloway and Robin Wigglesworth explained how that which was financed by collateralised loan obligations was no longer going to be so financed. This will lead to a credit crunch for sub-investment grade companies that looks set to kick off in earnest in a couple of years.
Robin Wigglesworth Capital Markets Correspondent, Financial Times @RobinWigg
http://t.co/Sn8Up1pD

Egypt’s election sends a message to the Arab world

blogs.ft.com — Egypt's "pioneering" role is hailed this morning by the press in the Arab world. And for good reason: the Egyptian presidential election is a historic moment for the region, the first time that Arabs are allowed to genuinely and freely choose their president.
Esther Bintliff Assistant Europe News Editor, Financial Times @estherbintliff
#Egypt's elections send a message to the Arab world, says @khalafroula on our World blog http://t.co/rAUHXirF

Stocks slide as EU summit hopes fade

ft.com — Wednesday 03:45 BST. Asian shares retreated as hopes of fresh measures to tackle Europe's debt crisis faded ahead of a meeting of European leaders while weak trade figures weighed on Japanese exporters. The MSCI Asia Pacific index slid 1.2 per cent
Christopher Adams Markets Editor, Financial Times @ChrisAdamsMKTS
EURO ROUT: EU summit 'disappointment' turns into full-on risk asset dump LATEST http://t.co/rGMWeCCK

Baghdad Diplomacy

blogs.ft.com — When Iran proposed a few weeks back that a meeting with world powers to discuss its nuclear programme should take place in Baghdad, US and British diplomats were not exactly thrilled by the idea.
Esther Bintliff Assistant Europe News Editor, Financial Times @estherbintliff
James Blitz on the logistical challenges of holding big diplomatic meetings in Baghdad http://t.co/UJQC6DC7
Esther Bintliff Assistant Europe News Editor, Financial Times @estherbintliff
"A big effort is being made to showcase Baghdad as a capital where major conferences can take place" http://t.co/UJQC6DC7

Ask the Expert: Jobs Clinic 2012

ft.com — Welcome to the Financial Times Ask the Experts Jobs Clinic 2012. Are you an MBA graduate still looking for a job? Or are you a corporate recruiter, hoping to recruit MBAs this year? Our panel of experts will be available to answer your questions on Wednesday, 23rd May 2012, between 14.00 and 15.00 BST.
Peter Whitehead Recruitment Editor, Financial Times @peterwhitehead
Goodness me - what sage career advice.... http://t.co/stYJ8V7s

I find your lack of faith disturbing

ftalphaville.ft.com — I find your lack of faith disturbing The 'Greece' section of the Bundesbank's latest report on the German economy must be read to be believed (emphasis ours): Current developments in Greece are extremely worrying. Greece is threatening not to implement the reform and consolidation measures that were agreed in return for the large-scale aid programmes.
Christopher Adams Markets Editor, Financial Times @ChrisAdamsMKTS
Bundesvader: I find your lack of faith disturbing http://t.co/QFWdf863

Reporting Back: Courtney Weaver on Azerbaijan

blogs.ft.com — In our Reporting Back series, we ask FT foreign correspondents to tell us about a recent trip. Courtney Weaver, a correspondent for the FT in Moscow, visited Azerbaijan ahead of the Eurovision song contest - the final of which is being held in the country's capital, Baku, on Saturday.
Esther Bintliff Assistant Europe News Editor, Financial Times @estherbintliff
Our @courtneymoscow spills the beans on her trip to Azerbaijan http://t.co/0qfqNU9v [free content] #eurovision

Brazilian cocoa to make a come-back?

blogs.ft.com — It's a study that has gone relatively unnoticed but one that could have huge consequences for Brazil and chocolate lovers everywhere. Researchers at the University of Campinas (Unicamp) in São Paulo appear to have discovered exactly how the deadly fungus witches' broom operates, paving the way for a possible cure.
Jonathan Wheatley Deputy Emerging Markets Editor, Financial Times @Jonthn_Wheatley
A cure for witches' broom cocoa disease? #Brazil cd return as big exporter, would be massive for industry. http://t.co/nVcNZRMe

Financial Times to hold inaugural FT Hack Day

aboutus.ft.com — This week, the Financial Times will host its first FT Hack Day, an exciting opportunity for developers to let their imagination take over and create innovative products. This creative 24 hour event is a collaboration between FT developers and invited external guests.
Martin Stabe Interactive Producer, FT.com, Financial Times @martinstabe
RT @FTPressOffice: And we're off: let #FThackday commence! Good luck to all you creative types taking part http://t.co/JSJKT710

European disintegration

video.ft.com — European disintegration is already upon us. Gillian Tett, the FT's US managing editor, explains to Long View columnist John Authers, that the advantages of a single currency bloc are already eroding as lending is booked by country rather than across the eurozone. (4m 56sec) Related Links: Credits:Produced by Darryl Thomson.
John Authers Senior Investment Columnist, Financial Times @johnauthers
European disintegration is already with us. Gillian Tett tells me about the balkanisation of EU banks in latest video: http://t.co/VH3UG16I

FT Alphaville " Euro neuro

ftalphaville.ft.com — Euro neuro From the lyrics of this year's Montenegran Eurovision entry "Euro neuro" (pronounced: ɛw-ro nɛ-ro): EURO neuro Euro neuro Euro neuro Monetary brake dance Euro neuro Euro neuro Euro neuro Give me chance to refinance And... just in time for the big contest on Saturday...
Jeremy Warner Associate Editor and Finance Columnist, Telegraph @jeremywarnerUK
Lyrics to Montenegro's eurovision entry - euro neuro. No, really. Sign off line is "Give me chance to refinance" http://t.co/QBv48Tdz

In defence of high-frequency trading

video.ft.com — High-frequency trading is under fresh attack from European policymakers. However Remco Lenterman, chairman of FIA European Principal Traders Association, defends the industry's social utility to Philip Stafford, and calls some European proposals to curb their activities as "unprecedented". (5m 24sec)
Jeremy Grant Editor, Financial Times @FTTradingRoom
Video: Remco Lenterman, chair of FIA EPTA, on European proposals to curb high-frequency trading http://t.co/1v574Q1m

Digital Business: Connected Lives podcast and audio downloads

podcast.ft.com — Listen to podcasts and download audio from top financial columnists from the Financial Times. Digital Business: Connected Lives pulls together the strands, analysing the implications of a connected planet in this series of round table discussions.
Stephen Pritchard Freelance Journalist @s_pritchard
Today's FT Connected Business podcast features Gartner, Memset, PA Consulting and the Met Office http://t.co/WjhUlGtm

Choose enterprise over the ivory tower

ft.com — Last week one of London's most successful restaurateurs described to me how he started in the catering trade. Like so many, it is a tale of chance. He trained to become a teacher, but hated it, and so fell into bartending - and from there graduated
Paul Kedrosky Business Blogger, Bloomberg News @pkedrosky
Possibly paywalled, but laugh-out-loud hortatory FT piece on entrepreneurship from ... academic turned PE guy - http://t.co/4EkwMOOn

In the Picture: Egypt’s presidential elections

blogs.ft.com — On Wednesday and Thursday, Egyptians will go to the polls to vote in the first democratic presidential election in their country's history. Coming some 15 months after the ousting of Hosni Mubarak, the vote is a pivotal step for Egypt; a moment that the demonstrators in Cairo's iconic Tahrir square could only have dreamed of when they first called for the overthrow of Mubarak in early 2011.
Amie Tsang Journalist, Financial Times @amietsang
#Egypt votes in its first democratic presidential elections ever, Wed&Thurs. Get the best reads on the candidates here. http://t.co/XrtH3Tba
Esther Bintliff Assistant Europe News Editor, Financial Times @estherbintliff
Egypt will vote tomorrow in its first free presidential election. Get ready http://t.co/v0S1MDrZ

Consequences of a Greek eurozone exit

ft.com — With the idea of a Greek exit from the eurozone no longer fanciful, this interactive graphic outlines the likely consequences. It is a description, not a prediction, that includes the possibility of a break-up of the eurozone, although even in the
Matt Steinglass Blogger, The Economist @mattsteinglass
Consequences of a Greek eurozone exit - http://t.co/FKPsWGNq - Europe http://t.co/sfPATvJ8

Vionnet is acquired by Goga Ashkenazi

blogs.ft.com — Vionnet has gone gaga for Goga. Today the classic French brand that was relaunched by Matteo Marzotto, the ex-president of Valentino, and Gianni Castiglione, CEO of Marni, three years ago, has just entered "Stage Two" thanks to a majority share purchase by Goga Ashkenazi, a London-based Kazakh businesswoman, and her investment vehicle, Go To Entreprise Sarl.
Lauren Indvik Writer, Mashable @laureni
London-based businesswoman Goga Ashkenazi has acquired a majority stake in Vionnet - http://t.co/FHYkd9W9

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Patrick Smith Freelance Journalist @psmith
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With friends like these...

ft.com — Lauren Fishman and Matt Van Horn stood at the altar together. A trellis of sunflowers and violets framed the couple, as the rabbi led them through their declaration of love and commitment to each other. Their friends and family sat watching as the two stared deeply into each other's eyes.
Jared Keller Associate Editor, The Atlantic @jaredbkeller
"Therapists fear that social networking is changing the way we relate to each other." Vom: http://t.co/o9lXW299

What price Europe?

ftalphaville.ft.com — Or what price a 10-year eurobond? Bank of America Merrill Lynch analysts got straight to the point late on Friday: Those representing the Eurobond as a panacea argue that since the average debt/GDP and deficit/GDP ratios in the EZ are comparable to, or marginally better than, either those of the US or UK, the refunding cost should be comparable, too (Chart 2).
Joseph Cotterill Alphaville Reporter, Financial Times @jsphctrl
On the merits/not-small technical difficulties of eurobonds, an oldie but goodie from last year: http://t.co/z027KtdB

Digital Business: Connected Lives podcast and audio downloads

podcast.ft.com — Listen to podcasts and download audio from top financial columnists from the Financial Times. Digital Business: Connected Lives pulls together the strands, analysing the implications of a connected planet in this series of round table discussions.
Stephen Pritchard Freelance Journalist @s_pritchard
...And, here it is: http://t.co/9zuyb1UI - a cloud computing podcast featuring stuff that really is about the weather!

Tourist-trapped, in the Greek bailout

ftalphaville.ft.com — Or the Greek-German relationship, told through tourism. I ask Germans to choose Greece for their summer holidays. That's Alexis Tsipras speaking to reporters in Berlin on Tuesday - and we don't think it was a joke. He may not want the bailout memorandum, but he sure wants the tourist euros.
David Enrich European Banking Editor, Wall Street Journal @davidenrich
Are German tourists boycotting #Greece? http://t.co/BSQ9WLde

Wise words - FT.com

ft.com — Publishing companies' business education products traditionally have taken the form of the printed - or digital - word: journals, encyclopaedias, self-help books and training manuals aimed at employees looking for that next promotion or just to improve how they do their jobs. But publishers are expanding their range.
John Rambow Freelance Journalist @johnrambow
A @FT profile of John Wiley's Wiley Learning Institute (online biz-ed courses) Exec. Ed. http://t.co/PuoSTEQ1

The Facebook effect: down we all go

blogs.ft.com — In the current blame-game post-mortem that is the Facebook IPO, one thing is being overlooked: the drag effect on some emerging market tech stocks. Investors who bought Facebook at $38 a share might be feeling a little sore as shares lost 11 per cent on Monday, settling at just over $34.
Rob Minto Emerging Markets Assistant Editor, Financial Times @robminto
The Facebook effect: down we all go http://t.co/MxrhTjQ6 how emerging market stocks are being brought down with a bump, thanks to the Fb IPO

Pain in Spain won't go away

video.ft.com — Risk is back on, at least for now, as concerns over a Greek exit from the euro ease. Jane Foley, senior foreign exchange strategist at Rabobank, talks to Long View columnist John Authers about whether it is safe to be risk-on with Spain's problems still in the spotlight.
John Authers Senior Investment Columnist, Financial Times @johnauthers
It's not time for "risk on" until Spain's bank mess is sorted out. Could be a while. My video w Rabobank's Jane Foley:http://t.co/mfAqbucj

Depressing eurozone summary du jour

ftalphaville.ft.com — Another day... another round of eurozone soul searching. This time UBS has sent out a Tuesday triptych of eurozone angst. The first note, from Paul Donovan, covers off the flaws in the eurozone's conception (little new ground but always worth remembering) and touches on Target2 liabilities and parallels: The risk is if Target II ceases to function.
Ezra Klein Blogger and Columnist, Washington Post @ezraklein
Your daily dose of euro doom: http://t.co/x1DngQJn

Depressing eurozone summary du jour

ftalphaville.ft.com — Another day... another round of eurozone soul searching. This time UBS has sent out a Tuesday triptych of eurozone angst. The first note, from Paul Donovan, covers off the flaws in the eurozone's conception (little new ground but always worth remembering) and touches on Target2 liabilities and parallels: The risk is if Target II ceases to function.
Kevin Mitchell Sports Reporter, Guardian @kevinmitchell50
RT @ProfPaulKrugman: Depressing eurozone summary du jour http://t.co/yeRK846M

Depressing eurozone summary du jour

ftalphaville.ft.com — Another day... another round of eurozone soul searching. This time UBS has sent out a Tuesday triptych of eurozone angst. The first note, from Paul Donovan, covers off the flaws in the eurozone's conception (little new ground but always worth remembering) and touches on Target2 liabilities and parallels: The risk is if Target II ceases to function.
Kirsten Grind Reporter, Wall Street Journal @KirstenGrind
RT @FTAlphaville: Depressing eurozone summary du jour http://t.co/fs9a3qDj

Breivik trial takes Norway through valley of death

blogs.ft.com — The terror trial against Anders Behring Breivik - now in its sixth week - may have slipped away from the attention of the world press. But in Norway, there is little respite from proceedings that have now passed the halfway mark.
Esther Bintliff Assistant Europe News Editor, Financial Times @estherbintliff
With the trial of Anders Behring Breivik passing the halfway point, Martin Sandbu looks at the response in Norway http://t.co/U0BVJgcK

A mystery central bank in USTs?

ftalphaville.ft.com — FT Alphaville has already noted the extreme specialness of the current benchmark US Treasury 10-bond. On Friday, however, that specialness reached new levels of extremity, with Bloomberg reporting repo rates of as low as minus 2.92 per cent. Though, nobody really knows why.
Izabella Kaminska Alphaville Reporter, Financial Times @izakaminska
Oops typo. Meant to write FT Alphaville Sept 09, 2011 (not 2009) http://t.co/8TOoTRrt
Izabella Kaminska Alphaville Reporter, Financial Times @izakaminska
FT Alphaville Sept 2009: A mystery central bank in USTs? http://t.co/8TOoTRrt

MPs to vote on cost of payday loans

ft.com — The majority of British voters want to cap the total cost of payday loans, according to a survey published ahead of a House of Commons vote on limiting the price of emergency credit on Tuesday. Labour MP Stella Creasy, who put forward the amendment
Hannah Kuchler UK News Reporter, Financial Times @hannahkuchler
Interest rates in the payday loan industry can range from 222 per cent to 16,000 per cent for short-term loans. http://t.co/OUozIqPz
Hannah Kuchler UK News Reporter, Financial Times @hannahkuchler
And not entirely unrelated, MPs to vote on cost of payday loans - most people believe high interest should be capped - http://t.co/OUozIqPz

Mutually assured destruction in the eurozone

blogs.ft.com — The A-List from the Financial Times provides timely, insightful comment on the topics that matter, from globally renowned leaders, policymakers and commentators.
John McDermott Executive Comment Editor, Financial Times @johnpmcdermott
RT @ftcomment: The A-List: Mutually assured destruction in the eurozone http://t.co/0mvbnqvP << New sharp post by Jean Pisani-Ferry

IMF says UK should prepare Plan B

ft.com — The International Monetary Fund has called on the Bank of England to cut interest rates and resume printing money to boost demand in the economy. It has also asked the UK government to prepare a Plan B for deficit reduction if these measures do not
Hannah Kuchler UK News Reporter, Financial Times @hannahkuchler
IMF says, by the way guys, do you think you might wanna get a Plan B in place, just in case? http://t.co/Fk9fI2kh

Why a lower share price is good for Facebook

blogs.ft.com — After the breathless build-up, Facebook's fizzling stock price is drawing plenty of negative reaction this week. But compared to one alternative scenario - a big first-day "pop", which many investors seemed to have been betting on - this is far preferable in the long run for both the company and its shareholders.
Patrick Smith Freelance Journalist @psmith
Why a lower share price is good for Facebook | Tech blog | http://t.co/Qcr9d6YP http://t.co/jVfFrh5f via @fttechhub

Guest post: Dana Gas - big trouble in little Sharjah

blogs.ft.com — By Ghassan Chehayeb of Exotix Limited A showdown is brewing in Sharjah, the UAE's third largest emirate. Sharjah-based Dana Gas, a natural gas-focused E&amp;P company, has a $920m sukuk due in five months, yet the issuer is far short of the required funds to repay the obligation.
Anousha Sakoui M&A Correspondent, Financial Times @anoushasakoui
RT @beyondbrics: Guest post: Dana Gas – big trouble in little Sharjah http://t.co/rydgNORj

India and China should go their own ways

ft.com — In the aftermath of the financial crisis, emerging market economies, led by China and India, kept world growth from collapsing. As Europe again teeters on the brink of disaster and the tepid US recovery lurches along, the growth slowdowns in China and India augur rough times ahead for the world economy.
Vikas Bajaj Mumbai Correspondent, New York Times @vikasbajaj
More from Eswar Prasad, on why India must curb fiscal deficit and why China should expand spending http://t.co/rUUTGPug
David Wessel Economics Editor and Columnist, Wall Street Journal @davidmwessel
Eswar Prasad FT op-ed: China needs more fiscal stimulus, India needs deficit reduction. http://t.co/Ab5GYzZs

To save the eurozone, save the banks

blogs.ft.com — The A-List from the Financial Times provides timely, insightful comment on the topics that matter, from globally renowned leaders, policymakers and commentators.
Heidi N. Moore Freelance Journalist @moorehn
RT @danielsethlewis: great writing by @JeffDSachs http://t.co/HHkN9Dbh in today's FT. he highlights the need for bank capital. well done ...
John McDermott Executive Comment Editor, Financial Times @johnpmcdermott
Just posted: Jeff Sachs on how to save the eurozone banking system -- http://t.co/uoV6WfZy

With friends like these...

ft.com — Lauren Fishman and Matt van Horn stood at the altar together. A trellis of sunflowers and violets framed the couple, as the rabbi led them through their declaration of love and commitment to each other. Their friends and family sat watching as the two stared deeply into each other's eyes.
Scott Canon Tech Business Reporter, Kansas City Star @ScottCanon
"Virality is not depth" RT @aarondeacon: Interesting take on how social media change real life relationships http://t.co/msYF9f69
Carolyn P. Fox Senior Producer, National Geographic Traveler, National Geographic @SeaFox4
With friends like these...Therapists fear that social networking is changing the way we relate to each other. http://t.co/AQKam2u8
Caitlin Dewey Associate Web Editor, Kiplinger @caitlindewey
Yeah yeah, another Facebook-ruins-lives story. But this opening anecdote is LEGIT crazy. http://t.co/PnsLYu6w (HT @SSniderKip)
Siobhan Brett Reporter, Sunday Business Post @siobhanbrett
'With friends like these...' http://t.co/Lv6jVVc4 (via FT Magazine). Good writing, wack reality.
Mark Jones Global Community Editor, Reuters @MarkJones
Fascinating FT piece on how Facebook may be changing the nature of our relationships: http://t.co/8CZTZUKW
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