For one thing, East Asia's annual output is now at a much lower level, even if it manages to tick up by a percentage point or two.

ECONOMIST: Asian economies

The GfK German Consumer Climate Index improved one tick to 4.1 which at that point pushed the euro to a new weekly high just over 1.2740.

FORBES: Greenback Gives Ground, Loonie Lurks Higher

As the story goes, Political Gamer was able to sit down with Valve's own Gabe Newell for a tick, and while the topics of conversation were obviously varied, one point in particular piqued our interest.

ENGADGET: Valve's Gabe Newell hints at possible Steam port to iOS / Android, may be blowing hot air