Tuesday Afternoon Links

[Reuters] Wall St falls as Home Depot, retail sales data weigh

[Yahoo/Bloomberg] Oil Wavers as Markets Weigh Strong US Data Versus China Weakness

[AP] Heads of failed banks questioned on executive pay, how they handled risk at Senate hearing

[Reuters] US bank regulators vow tougher rules, oversight after bank failures

[Yahoo/Bloomberg] Housing expert: Sellers are ‘just bowing out’ this spring

[Yahoo/Bloomberg] Global Economy Risks Stalling as China, Germany Juggernauts Slow

[AP] China says ready to ‘smash’ Taiwan self-rule as US prepares major arms package, sends advisers

[Yahoo/Bloomberg] Shifting Fires in Canada’s Energy Province Hamper Output Again

[WSJ] More People Are Falling Behind on Credit Card and Car Debt

[WSJ] Rise in Distressed Sales Signals New Chapter for Beleaguered Office Market

[WSJ] Venture-Fund Returns Show Worst Slump in More Than a Decade

[WSJ] China’s Recovery Loses Steam, Signaling Trouble for Global Economy

[FT] Russia’s economic war with the west moves to a new frontline