Assorted links for January 11, 2011

1. Japan commits to a large-scale purchase of European debt
2. China weighs in as a major investor across Europe
3. Jean-Claude Trichet, president of the European Central Bank said Global capital flows need to be monitored
4. Fed will send a record $78.4B to Treasury from 2010 investments
5. U.S. foreclosure cases put lawyers' conduct under scrutiny
6. Australian coal production plummets as flood shuts down mines
7. Debate about bankers' bonuses continues in the U.K.
8. Asian-Pacific markets see a mixed trading day
9. China sees a record increase in foreign exchange reserves
10. Greek bond yields climb to a record high
11. Portugal must pursue a clear growth strategy, ECB official says
12. Bond buying by ECB takes pressure off Portugal's finances
13. China's GDP will exceed that of the U.S. in a decade
14. Biggest emerging economies race toward the Group of Seven
15. Former ECB chief economist warns of threats to the euro
16. U.K. and U.S. regulators resolve a standoff regarding auditors
17. NeXt Asset Management readies a closed-end mutual fund