Economics and Investing:

I spotted this linked over at The Drudge Report: Dow Faces Bouncy Ride to 5,000: Strategist

The trillion dollar bailout you didn’t hear about – Commercial real estate values plummet again yet banks hide losses. (Thanks to B.B. for the link.)

J&M suggested a piece by Rick Ackerman: Few May Imagine What is Coming

Erik M. flagged this: Global outlook casts shadow over Fed retreat. Erik’s comment: “Sounds eerily familiar to parts of Chapter One of a book I’ve read a couple of times.”

Items from The Economatrix:

Stocks Slip as Caution About Economy Returns

Scarcity of Jobs Put More at Risk of Foreclosure

Natural Gas Prices Slump to 2010 Low

US Mortgage Rates Hit Low of 4.36%

Market Indicators Point to New Danger