It's only Tuesday, but it's already been a busy week on the political front. In case you missed it, here's a quick rundown on what's happened so far.

I'm attending the International Economic Forum of the Americas in Montreal this week (that's a mouthful). So far, not many surprises, as policymakers and think-tank thinkers gather to discuss what the heck's going on in the global economy and what should be done about it.