Sunday's News Links

[Bloomberg] European Bond Investors Seek Havens as Political Risks Increase

[Bloomberg] Italy's Renzi Quits as Party Leader, Triggers Re-Election Fight

[Reuters] U.S. carrier group patrols in tense South China Sea

[WSJ] Trump Agenda Is Beset by Opposition on Many Fronts

Saturday's News Links

[Reuters] ECB's Lautenschlaeger: if inflation rise persists, rate hike should come this year

[Reuters] Global Economy Weekahead: How do you say deja vu in Greek?

[Reuters] Merkel suggests euro is too low for Germany

[CNBC] Remember the debt ceiling? Here it comes again

[CNBC] 'Massive exodus' continues from active funds, and Vanguard is reaping the gains

[NYT] Money, Power, Family: Inside South Korea’s Chaebol

[WSJ] Defaults Slash Returns for Online Loan Investors

[WSJ] Merkel Defends German Trade Surplus After U.S. Criticism