Links: 2010-02-17 – Bubbles, Greece, Irish banks and Japanese consumers

By Edward Harrison On Feb 17, 2010

As I am still away for the week, you have seen a lot of posts from others. I do still have a lot of links though, and may do two (or three) for today. Here is the first batch. Enjoy!

Edward

Irony: Greek Banks Aren’t the Most Exposed – International Trader – Europe – Jonathan Buck – Barrons.com

Greek Statistician Is Caught in Limelight – NYTimes.com

Mexican-Americans come closest to meeting national physical activity goals

Ireland poses real threat to future of the euro, says top think-tank – Irish, Business – Independent.ie

What the Halifax move will mean for the Irish consumer – Irish, Business – Independent.ie

Rising wages in China are a good thing – Michael Pettis

Predicting when the property bubble will pop is bad for your mental health

Walking warning on ‘crazy’ house prices – Sydney Morning Herald

Average household spending declines | The Japan Times Online

34 U.S. deaths since 2000 blamed on Toyota sudden accelerations | The Japan Times Online

Saudi warning that sanctions against Iran may not work – Telegraph

Steve Jobs Doesn’t Trust Consumerist – The Consumerist

Why Is Delta’s "Bereavement Fare" $290 More Than A Regular One? – The Consumerist

Capital One credit card defaults rise in January | Reuters

Credit card delinquency rates level off | Reuters

BBC News – Foreign demand for US debt drops by record amount

BBC News – US to build two new nuclear power stations

Greece loses EU voting power in blow to sovereignty – Telegraph

JPMorgan Bombing: Bomb Explodes At Bank Offices In Athens