FURTHER FURTHER READING
- Did the US government shutdown save the world?
- And Nate Silver on the shutdown.
- Bank examiner asked to back off Goldman, suit says.
- Article on the upcoming "Wolf of Wall Street" film.
- The greying of the global population.
- How you and I created the shutdown.
- Gender does matter in central banking.
FT EVENING ROUND-UP
Hopes rise of averting US debt default: "The White House and Republicans have moved towards a temporary agreement on a short-term extension of the US debt limit, raising tentative hopes of averting a potential default by the world's largest economy." (Financial Times)
Big banks make contingency plans for US default: "Big banks and investors are preparing contingency plans to deal with the potential impact on the $5tn "repo market" of the US government missing a payment on its bonds, even as Republicans propose a six-week reprieve for the debt ceiling limit." (Financial Times)
US moves to enforce $470m Barclays energy prices fine: "The US electricity markets regulator has filed a lawsuit in California to try to enforce a $470m fine against Barclays for allegedly manipulating US energy prices, setting the stage for a protracted court battle." (Financial Times)
