Midday Reading: 2009-08-10

By Edward Harrison On Aug 10, 2009

Posting has been light as I have been on holiday. However, I expect to have a few posts out later today. In the meantime, here are a few links from around the web.

Edward

Quelle Surprise! Hank Paulson and Goldman CEO Talked to Each Other a Lot! – Yves Smith

Not a surprise at all of course.

Manufacturing production up 4.3% in June – Independent.ie

Even Ireland is seeing a rebound. This recovery is global.

Rio spied for six years: China

I’d like to see the evidence. This would be a big deal, if true

Note to self: Don’t ‘friend’ your boss on FB and then bitch about your job. – The Next Web

The perils of social networking?

Tr.im URL Shortener Shuts Down; Short Links to Die?

This is a link shortener I have used.

Latvia’s economy shrinks 19.6% – FT

If you can believe it, this is better than expected.

Sugar price reaches 28-year high – BBC News

Is the commodities bull back?

China says Rio spying has cost it $100bn – FT

From allegedly excessive costs for iron ore.

China vows to stay on growth path – Telegraph

This despite the malinvestment and bubble.

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