Amazon Reports Loss Despite Strong Sales Growth – WSJ
Emerging markets: Twilight of the BRICS | Prospect Magazine
Russia says U.S. sanctions break WTO rules, may cause trade dispute | Reuters
Canada to impose sanctions on range of Russian firms and banks | Reuters
Britain’s booming economy has proved all the naysayers wrong – Telegraph
Western powers largely alone in condemnation of Russia – The Globe and Mail
U.S. factory activity expands in July: Markit | Reuters
New-Home Sales Tumbled in June – WSJ
Fed Hubris: Central Bank Ignores That it is on Thin Political Ice
Junk bond returns head for worst month in nearly a year as bull run stalls – FT.com
BBC News – South Korea unveils $40bn stimulus to help spur growth
BBC News – Retail sales volumes continue to grow briskly
Germany to ‘spy on US and UK intelligence gathering’ for the first time in 45 years – Telegraph
Russia starts reinforcing naval fleet in Crimea – Yahoo News
Irish House Prices Surge in June – WSJ
American Users Spend An Average Of 40 Minutes Per Day On Facebook | TechCrunch
IMF Cuts US and Global Growth Forecasts for 2014 – ABC News
IMF Cuts U.S. 2014 Growth Forecast to 1.7% – WSJ
Ukraine Coalition Government Collapses as 2 Parties Quit – Bloomberg