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Highlights The US dollar has surrendered earlier gains that pushed the euro lows not seen in nearly a year, just above $1.3200, before reports spurred speculation that Greece will seek to activate the backstop facility.  The euro…

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Finance and Economy GM repays $8.1-billion in loans to Canada, U.S. - The Globe and Mail FDIC Closes on Two Note Offerings Backed by Loans and Real Estate from Corus Bank and Franklin Bank, S.S.B  Shocking Fraud from Financial Scum…

Highlights        The US dollar is mostly higher today, but the drivers are elsewhere.  Greek talks with the EU/ECB/IMF are beginning, but they look to continue for a couple of weeks.  It seems…

Roger Lowenstein - How Wall Street Became a Giant Casino - NYTimes.com Confessions of a grade inflator | The Economist CBC News - British Columbia - New mortgage rules take effect FP Tech Desk: Apple wants Gizmodo to return missing…

Goldman Sachs: a history of controversy - Telegraph Extra Tax Refunds Giving Consumers A Short-Term Boost - Investor's Business Daily Excess, Shadow Inventory Threaten Fragile Housing Recovery: Fannie - HousingWire Economist's View:…

Falling commodity prices amid general position adjustment in the foreign exchange market is weighing on the Canadian dollar today. The Loonie is trading at its lowest level since late March.  The near-term risk seems to extend toward…

Germany, UK demand Goldman Sachs probe| Reuters John Paulson Needs A Good Lawyer - The Baseline Scenario interfluidity » L’Affaire Goldman in price/information terms interfluidity » Goldman-plated excuses Iceland volcano could continue…

Most read The origins of the next crisis Why The World Is Headed For A Balance Sheet Recession How strategic defaults are boosting consumer spending More on strategic defaults and retail sales SEC Charges Goldman Sachs…