**CAF Note: The cost of the US government borrowing money to generate corporate earnings is now reaching parity globally** By Daniel Kruger & Anchalee Worrachate
***CAF Note: The transition to smart phones continues…*** By Neil Shah According to latest research from Counterpoint’s Market Monitor quarterly tracker program, USA smartphone market
By John Hooper In unprecedented move, judge freezes €23m held in account at financial institution with close church links. The head of the Vatican bank