Good morning. The hope of every proponent of the coming capex boom in the US….

http://www.businessinsider.com/average-age-of-private-fixed-assets-2014-9

…and the same applies for housing. Although living in a house from 1870, I do not think it is that pressing

http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/wonkblog/wp/2014/09/30/why-one-investor-bought-land-instead-of-homes-during-the-housing-bust/

“Why inequality is such a drag on economies”
http://www.ft.com/intl/cms/s/0/8b41dfc8-47c1-11e4-ac9f-00144feab7de.html

Pretty well known fact by now, but important nevertheless

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/finance/economics/11125540/Abenomics-will-the-sun-rise-on-Japan-again.html

And one currency to rule them all…

http://www.ritholtz.com/blog/2014/09/king-dollar-vs-euro-yen-renminbi/

The bad dream of all the Europeans…

http://www.businessinsider.com/europes-youth-unemployment-at-233-2014-9

…and I am getting some conflicting signals on bank lending…

http://www.zerohedge.com/news/2014-09-30/why-europes-doomsayers-are-right-one-chart

Some alarming news on species

http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/wonkblog/wp/2014/09/30/weve-killed-off-half-the-worlds-animals-since-1970/

A complete overview of all previous editions of Best of the Web can be found herehttp://tinyurl.com/c8ge4c5. All links provided are collected from public websites, unless otherwise specified. I have not checked the data or information for accuracy used, and therefore do not guarantee that all data provided will be 100% correct. The links provided do not necessarily reflect my personal opinion and should be seen as general interest: oftentimes I do not agree with arguments presented, but nevertheless think it is worthwhile to read them. It is up to the reader to make up their own mind. Suggestions or discussions are more than welcome. Do not quote unless specifically cleared beforehand!