What David Bowie has to teach us about the economics of retirement. Dear Basel, does gradualism matter? Rage against the coin. And why it would be bullish for Treasuries. But with potentially grave political consequences. Is China really a currency manipulator? A different take on the AIG bailout lawsuit. Fitch joins Moody's in predicting further major declines in Irish property prices. Health care spending by age and country - whoa USA! KKR getting saucy in Vietnam.