Economics and Investing:

G.G. flagged this: Californians’ income falls for first time since WWII.

Also from G.G.: US Federal Reserve starts ‘QE-lite’ to placate markets.

Don W. sent us this: Mexico’s Crashing Oil Industry

Items from The Economatrix:

Stocks Fall for Fourth Day After Retail Sales Report

In a Sluggish Economic Summer, No Easy Fix Ahead

Auto Sales Boost Otherwise Weak Retail Sector

Aid Helps States Avoid Layoffs, But or How Long?

Jobs Picture Dims as Unemployment Claims Rise

Mortgage Rates Hit 4.44% As Economy Sours

Oil Price Slide Continues on Grim Economic Data

Markets Dive as Depression Fears Grow


Stock Market “Perfect Storm” Cuts Pension Income Two Thirds

Fed Starts Attempt to Placate Markets