Eric sent us this: Prices for rooftop solar systems fall as supply grows
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“OffGrid”, James S., and KAF were the first of more than 10 readers that flagged this: U.S. military report warns ‘sudden collapse’ of Mexico is possible. Speaking of emerging threats, Semperfiwife sent this Newsweek piece: Bob Graham talks about the possible nature and likelihood of a WMD terrorist attack over the next few years.
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From FloridaGuy: Detroit’s credit rating downgraded to junk bond status
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Nick sent this: The New Paranoia: Hedge-Funders Are Bullish on Gold, Guns, and Inflatable Lifeboats
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The latest economic news and commentary, starting with three items from reader H.H.: “Frightening” Global Downturn — Pension Crisis Coming — Really Scary Fed Charts (H.H. comments: “Probably the most unnerving charts I’ve ever seen. Future hyperinflation seems totally unavoidable now.”) And from Cheryl (The Economatrix), comes these: Wall Street Dives on Bank Woes and Grim Retail Sales Data — Oil Tumbles to $36/Barrel — Trading in Gold Soars 60% — S&P May Strip Spain of its AAA Rating — Chinese Exports Biggest Fall in Decade — UK Trade Deficit for Months is Record $16 Billion — World in Mad Rush for Gold Coins — Shipping Ratest Hit Zero as Trade Sinks — Ruble Devalued, Gas Dispute Deters Investors — Deutsche Bank EU4.8 Billion Fourth Quarter Loss — World Trade Suffers as Oil Price Plunges — Pandit Prepares Citigroup for Breakup — 2009: The Largest Economic Train Wreck in History is About to Occur — Roubini Forecasting 40% Home Mortgage Failure? — Big Brother’s New Target: Tracking All Firearms