By MarketWatch MARKETWATCH FRONT PAGE The dollar turns up against the euro following reports that German Chancellor Angela Merkel frowned on the notion of increasing the size of Europe’s permanent bailout fund. See full story. Washington tops Best Cities for Business The capital sports plenty of companies large and small, a strong economy, low jobless rates and, of course, a huge governmental infrastructure to lean on. See full story. New Orleans business: Most improved in 2011 Once the worst city in MarketWatch survey, New Orleans picks itself up and shoots into the top third for 2011. See full story. California, Florida, Ohio cities in Bottom 10 The Bottom 10 in MarketWatch’s survey of Best Cities for Business is dominated by three regions -- inland California, southwest Florida and parts of Ohio. See full story. Best cities for business, in pictures See the top 10 cities leading MarketWatch’s annual survey of business conditions around the nation. See full story. MARKETWATCH COMMENTARY Instead of acknowledging that banks have become a part of government, we keep pretending they are private institutions, writes David Weidner. See full story. MARKETWATCH PERSONAL FINANCE If you take prescription or over-the-counter medicine, you could be overpaying if you’re not part of a store discount program.

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