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What We’re Reading – Week of 03/13/2015

Below you will find the articles on economics, investing, and finance that we found most interesting for the week.

NB: ($) denotes subscription site.

 

Apple to usher in an ice age for Swiss watches?  The co-inventor of the Swatch watch says, “Yes!”

Article via Bloomberg

 

With its MagicBand, Disney knows what you want before you want it.

Article via Wired

 

It’s tax season; be aware of the fraud risks and don’t become a victim.

Article via Forbes

 

The SEC has over 100 staffers monitoring the equity markets and one working half time to monitor the $7 trillion corporate bond market.  A recipe for abuse?

Article via Financial Times ($)

 

Is pro-business reform finally afoot in France under the new economy minister Macron?

Article via Wall Street Journal ($)

 

Is China about to experience deflation?  The producer price index falls 4.8% in February.

Article via Business Standard