Economics and Investing:

K.A.F. sent us this: Financial regulators planning worldwide rules for large firms

Jim Rogers advises silver, tractors, and rice. (Thanks to B.B. for the link.)

J.D.D. flagged this: Drowning Homeowners Face ‘Tsunami

Damon S. forwarded this PDF link: Optometrists encouraged to barter.

Items from The Economatrix:

How to Prepare for the Bond Market Bust

Securitized Mortgage Debt: The Shot That Will Kill Many Financial Entities

Currency Wars: The Phantom Financial Menace

Gold Versus Treasuries: Which Do You Believe?

$5,000 Gold = $100-$350 Silver — Here’s Why

The Fed’s Zero-Rate Policy is Destroying America

Recession Job Losses Worse Than First Thought