RBS flagged these two articles: Price of bread rising on wheat shortage [1] and Wheat prices could defy a recession [2]. Remember what I wrote about investing in productive farmland?
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Also from RBS: As Economy Slips, Yacht Sales Skyrocket [3]. Of course, a portion of the buyers could be buying some of the smaller yachts as a G.O.O.D. [4] contingency.
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Another sign of the times. Catalytic Converters Stolen [5]. (Of course, with platinum at $2,169 per ounce, one can understand the temptation.) Thanks to Josh W. for finding that article.
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Seven readers sent us links to articles published on both side of the border on this topic: U.S., Canada military ink deal to fight domestic emergencies [6]