Central Bank Activity

• Why has the Fed decided to introduce yet another QE program? Valeo Financial Advisors
• The Bank of Japan responds to recent QE by US Federal Reserve & the European Central Bank with more QE of their own. The Financial Times

Housing

• Mortgage Rates Back To Record Lows Freddie Mac
• US Existing Home Sales Jump to 2-Year High CNBC

United States Economy

• U.S. exports have been growing about four times as fast as the overall economy since the beginning of 2010 Planet Money
• “Gallons of gas bought by an hour of work” FT Alphaville

Financial Planning / Investing

• The Fiscal Cliff, In Three And A Half Graphics Planet Money
• “Illuminating the World of Hedge Funds” Pertrac
• “How Good Are Your Planner’s Credentials?” Smart Money

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