Book Q&A: Derek Thompson talks with Ryan Avent about his new book The Wealth of Humans: Work, Power and Status in the 21st Century.  (The Atlantic)

Quote of the Day

"While ETFs are a net positive for investors -- and have arguably democratized investing -- they bring along some real dangers. Just because the wrapper is pretty doesn’t mean what it holds is."

(Eric Balchunas)

Chart of the Day

Macro-related volatility is on the rise.

(ftalphaville.ft.com)