Paulson says mortgage plan ready this week (Reuters)

Fed officials see slower growth (Reuters)

November auto sales weak (Reuters)

Motorola technology chief leaves (Reuters)

Countrywide CEO says bankruptcy not an option (Reuters)

Economy: Averting post-boom stagnation (FT.com)

Dining-out fears knock FTSE (FT.com)

Discover to take charge for UK card business (Reuters)

Cold temps, calendar seen aiding November retail sales (Reuters)