In Saint Barts in the French West Indies this morning.

St. Barthlemy View

Japan's opposition party wants the central bank to whip deflation now with unlimited easing. There Is Only One Thing That Can Save Japan Now: Inflation. Atlantic

[Cohen is] one of the most successful hedge-fund managers, with average annual returns of 30 percent since he started SAC in 1992. SAC’s Cohen Pulled Deeper Into Trading Probe. Bloomberg

Jack Welch

Welch

Jack Welch's Unretirement. Businessweek

See to believe. Feeding the Eagles: Incredible Pictures. Economic Intersect

Idan Ofer may reap 15-times his investment in Israel Chemicals Ltd. (ICL) if a $13.5 billion takeover bid by Potash Corp. of Saskatchewan Inc., the world’s largest fertilizer maker, is approved by Israeli regulators. Billionaire Ofer to Dodge ‘Villains’ Tag With Potash Sale. Bloomberg

Most people think charisma is as vital to leadership as it is to rock stars or TV presenters and, unfortunately, they are right. The Dark Side Of Charisma. HBR

Singapore ranks as the most emotionless society in the world, behind Georgia, Lithuania, and Russia. Comfortably Numb. Businessweek

How to be an art collector part 2. Making An Effort. CEO.CA