So, maybe China’s not a currency manipulator? We may have Wall Street influence to thank for that change in US tone – NYTimes and WSJ and Marketplace

Solid earnings reports for JPM and Citi didn’t translate into a banner day for their shareholders as Q1 reporting season begins – WSJ

One of the interesting features accompanying the rise of automation and tech in the US workplace is the lack of any comprehensive means of tracking its pervasiveness. One panel of economists and consumer experts is recommending an “A.I. Index” (think CPI, but for the pace and spread of artificial intelligence technology) to help give workers a better idea of where they fit in the modern economy – NYTimes

The Ex-Im Bank lives, it seems – WSJ

NY State Judge Charles Ramos has dismissed a $3.7 billion Royal Park Investments case against five of the world’s top banks over toxic MBS on standing grounds, finding that the transfer of the MBS portfolio from Fortis to Royal Park was flawed – Law360

I love me some Mark Bittman [How to Cook Everything is my go-to kitchen resource, and you gotta appreciate his crotchety uncle role in Spain On the Road Again], but Bittman as activist board member at Whole Foods (if Jana has its way) is quite the X factor – WSJ

Forget SETI’s quest to communicate with the farthest reaches of the universe.  How about alien life in our backyard on one of Saturn’s moons? Nasa gives us a tantalizing “maybe” – NYTimes

One suspects Princess Leia would approve – StarWars

Have a great Easter weekend.