Here are seven (or so) links at 7AM Eastern.  We will see you later with the daily linkfest.  Good luck out there.

Volatility

Where’s the volatility?  (SurlyTrader)

The $VIX futures curve is flattening.  (Sober Look)

Technology

Why the Microsoft ($MSFT) Xbox is “taking over the living room.”  (Forbes)

Apple ($AAPL) is set to oust Google ($GOOG) maps from the iPhone.  (WSJ)

Australia

The Reserve Bank of Australia cuts rates.  (WSJ)

Keep an eye on the Aussie dollar as an indication of reviving risk appetites.  (chessNwine)

Economy

The equity market wants MORE inflation.  (Sober Look)

Three reasons the economy seemed to slow in the Spring.  (Modeled Behavior also Calculated Risk)

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