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Economics and Investing:

Loyal contributor F.G. sent this: U.S. banks are now closing faster than they are opening [1]

Brett Arends: The next, worse financial crisis Commentary: Ten reasons we are doomed to repeat 2008 [2]. (Thanks to John R. for the link.)

More FDIC Friday Follies: Three More Failed Banks: Signature Bank [3] and Colorado Capital Bank [4] (both in Colorado) and First Chicago Bank and Trust [5] (Illinois)

Three Tea Party-Backed Senators Bet Economic Recovery on Gold [6]

Scott E. suggested this from Mines magazine: Sourcing Rare Earths and Critical Minerals [7]

Items from The Economatrix:

Stocks Sink After Dismal June Jobs Report [8]

Silver Bullion Eagle Coins Reach Highest Demand In History [9]

Gold Ends With A Gain Of More Than $30 An Oz [10].

Silver Bottoms Amid Subtle But Bullish Factors [11]