Loyal contributor F.G. sent this: U.S. banks are now closing faster than they are opening
Brett Arends: The next, worse financial crisis Commentary: Ten reasons we are doomed to repeat 2008. (Thanks to John R. for the link.)
More FDIC Friday Follies: Three More Failed Banks: Signature Bank and Colorado Capital Bank (both in Colorado) and First Chicago Bank and Trust (Illinois)
Three Tea Party-Backed Senators Bet Economic Recovery on Gold
Scott E. suggested this from Mines magazine: Sourcing Rare Earths and Critical Minerals
Items from The Economatrix:
Stocks Sink After Dismal June Jobs Report
Silver Bullion Eagle Coins Reach Highest Demand In History