Got Rhodium? World faces hi-tech crunch as China eyes ban on rare metal exports [1]. (Thanks to Jeremy M. for the link.)
GG sent us this: China Tears Up America’s Credit Cards [2]
Trent H. spotted this: The Dollar Will Fall, The Only Question is “When?” [3]
From John S.: “In the Tank Forever”: U.S. Consumers, Retailers in a “Death Spiral,” Davidowitz Says [4]
1,000 Banks to Fail in Next Two Years [5] (Thanks to Heather H. for the link.)
Items from The Economatrix:
Government Agency that Insures Deposits May Need Lifeline of its Own [6]
Number of Problem Banks Surges to 416; FDIC Fund Shrinks
The Federal Reserve Must Die [7]
Green Shoots or Greater Depression? [8]
Power is Shut Off as Bills Pile Up [9]
Spewing Out Money [10] (The Mogambo Guru)