European economic growth disappoints, adding pressure to the ECB strategy
On the menu for today's Breakfast with Benjamin, European economic growth falls short of economists' expectations, plus news on Citigroup, ETFs and much more.
- Europe’s economy is stuck. Widespread weakness across the currency bloc produces just 0.2% growth in the first quarter, half of what economists were expecting. Pressure builds at the European Central Bank
- Heads continue to roll at Citigroup, as CEO Michael Corbat makes good on promises to clean house. Failing to prevent a $400 million loan fraud
- As a rule, I try to avoid saying ‘never’ or ‘forever,’ but this one is on Kiplinger’s Steven Goldberg. Here are seven ETFs he claims can be held forever. Embracing the long-term approach
- Air travel, the ultimate in polarization of income and classes. You want legroom without paying an arm and a leg? Ha ha ha. Piketty-Saez Seating Plan
- How to un-send a private direct message on Twitter. Anthony Weiner, take note. If all else fails, pretend it was a glitch
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