U.S. Inflation to Approach Zimbabwe Level, Faber Says. (Thanks to Brian B. for the link.)
Reader Matt in in Tennessee notes that the animated national unemployment map (mentioned before in my blog) has recently been updated to include data from March, 2010. Matt’s comment: “The map grows darker and darker…like a cloud that hints of an impending storm.”
Joe K. mentioned that someone is auctioning one million copper pennies on eBay. That’s 7,000 pounds of copper!
G.G. sent us this: U.S. Mint’s May gold coin sales reach most since 1999
Courtesy of reader Becky P.: Greece Urged to Give Up Euro
Items from The Economatrix:
Gold at $2,500 Looks More Likely Than Ever
US Debt Soars to 90% of the GDP. (Gee, this sounds a lot like the national debt described in Greece…)
Tax Credits Fuel 6% Rise in April Home Sales