Economics and Investing:

Yikes! February Existing Home Sales Dive, Prices Near 9-Year Low. (Thanks to Brett G. for the link.)

Jonathan C. flagged this: US Approaching Insolvency, Fix To Be ‘Painful’: Fisher.

Gold key to financing Gaddafi struggle

Portugal braces for government collapse over debt vote

Items from The Economatrix:

Deals Help Push The Dow Back Above 12,000  

Oil Rises On Concerns About Libya And Supplies  

Gold Rises On Growing Middle East Tensions, Weak Dollar  

$2,500 Gold Prices:  Double Market Returns As China’s Gold Fever Breaks