US Finances Rank Near Worst in the World: Study. (A hat tip to C.D.V. for the link.)
J.B.G. flagged this: Worst Texas Drought in 44 Years Eroding Wheat, Beef Supply as Food Rallies
Commentary from Ireland: Default or not to default? Now that’s a no-brainer
Items from The Economatrix:
Just Not in Time Manufacturing: Toyota Tells US Plants “Prepare to Shut Down”
Breaks in Supply Chain: Disaster in Japan Sends Ripples Through Global Economy
Fed Officials See U.S. Recovery Taking Hold