08-Jun-2012 06:54

VIX 'fear index' makes an intriguing hedge for investors - USA TODAY :: http://www.usatoday.com/money/perfi/columnist/waggon/story/2012-06-08/fear-index-investing-john-waggoner/55453720/1

Japan's Current-Account Surplus Shrinks as Trade Slumps - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-06-08/japan-s-current-account-surplus-shrinks-as-trade-slumps-1-.html

Shares fall on unclear US policy stimulus, Europe - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/06/08/us-markets-global-idUSBRE8520GN20120608

China rate cut offers mixed blessing - MarketWatch :: http://www.marketwatch.com/story/china-rate-cut-offers-mixed-blessing-2012-06-07

With job market lagging, consumers cut credit card use - Boston Globe :: http://bostonglobe.com/business/2012/06/07/with-job-market-lagging-consumers-cut-credit-card-use/EcaSrp7k0IEeTlMikawFVM/story.html

Wheat drops 1.2%, corn down on US stimulus uncertainty - Economic Times :: http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/markets/commodities/wheat-drops-1-2-corn-down-on-us-stimulus-uncertainty/articleshow/13919657.cms

Capital Rules, Bank Leverage Ratio, Mexico TV: Compliance - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-06-08/capital-rules-bank-leverage-ratio-mexico-tv-compliance.html

S&P Puts Qantas on Credit Watch - NASDAQ :: http://www.nasdaq.com/article/sp-puts-qantas-on-credit-watch-20120608-00007

San Onofre nuclear plant to stay offline this summer - Los Angeles Times :: http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-0608-san-onofre-20120608,0,3658394.story

Spain Downgraded to BBB as Fitch Predicts Slump Through 2013 - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-06-07/spain-downgraded-to-bbb-as-fitch-forecasts-slump-through-2013.html