Economics and Investing:

Alex C. sent us this: Gold Jumps to Record Above $1,100 On U.S. Interest-Rate Outlook

Get Ready for 14 Percent Unemployment. (Thanks to Bobbi-Sue for the link.)

Items from The Economatrix:

Gold Jumps to Record Above $1,100 On U.S. Interest-Rate Outlook

Productivity Surge Signals Job Growth to Follow

Productivity Gains May Be Bad News for Job Seekers

Stocks Jump as Jobs, Productivity Data Improves Mood

October Sales Offer Relief to Merchants

Congress Set to Extend Homebuyer Tax Credit


Initial Jobless Claims Fall More than Expected

Jobless Rate Surpasses 10%, First Since 1983

Wholesale Inventories Fall, Sales Grow in September