Economics and Investing:

John R. recommended this editorial: Ben Bernanke and The Confidence Men

Aaron A. suggested this televison news item: Economy keeps parts out of auto body shops. (It includes yet another sob SAAB story.)

C.D.V. sent this: China’s Wheat Basket Faces Its Worst Drought In 200 Years

Items from The Economatrix:

Job Openings Fall for Second Straight Month  

Business Travel Bounces Back as Economy Improves  

AP Analysis:  Foreclosures Raise US Economic Stress  

Treasurys Fall After Weak Auction of Three-Year Notes
 
Silver to Soar in 2011, Says Investment Guru