NYSE-Deutsche Boerse merger: another push is coming, but time to think post-deal.

Italian Prime Minister Mario Monti knows he has very little time to make changes in the Italian economy before a wall of cynicism and inertia descends on him. His message: austerity alone is not going to get Italy out of its problems.

David Riley, head of sovereign ratings for Fitch, has advised the European Central Bank to ramp up buying sovereign debt, and that the European Financial Stability Facility (EFSF) should be allowed to borrow money from the ECB. Hey, thanks for the advice. Now go back to your cubicle.