Just as I envisioned three years ago [1], derivatives are now in thes spotlight: Treasury Seeks More Financial Regulations in Shadowy Markets [2]. (Thanks to Danny S. and KAF, for the link.)
From the Appenzell Daily Bell: Beginning of the end? Fed cannot account for $9 trillion [3]
KAF sent us this: David Frum: Quick fix today, crisis tomorrow in Obama’s White House [4]
Redaer GG flagged this: Strong appetite for silver boosts coin production [5] “Mints around the world almost doubled their silver coin production in the first quarter in response to a surge of investor interest in the metal.”
Items from The Economatrix:
Chrysler Moves to Eliminate 789 of 3,200 Dealership [6]
Celente: The Bailout Bubble: The Bubble to End All Bubbles [7]
Stock Optmists Need to Read a History of the Great Depression [8]
EU Plans Bank Stress Tests in Europe [9]
Asian Stock Markets Edge Up as Spring Ralley Loses Fizz [10]
Hardship Bites in Toyota City [11]
Luxembourg: Angry Steelworkers Storm ArcelorMittal [12] (World Biggest Steelmaker)
Obama: Credit Card Bill Critical to Fix Ailing Economy [13]
US “Sham” Bank Bailouts Enrich Speculators [14]
GM Plans to Export [Chinese-Built] Cars to the US [15] “General Motors is planning to build cars in China and import them into the United States, a strategy that could trigger further job losses and union anger in the US.”