Economics and Investing:

We Are in ‘Worse Situation’ Than in 2008: Roubini. (Thanks to Neil H. for the link.0

S.M.O. sent a link to some astute observations by Jeffrey Snider about what he calls a silent run on fiat currencies: Ghosts of Lehman And a Budding Bank Crisis.

U.S. Debt Held by Public Tops $10 Trillion for First Time—Up 59 Percent Under Obama

Federal, State, and Local Expenditures as a Share of GDP at WWII Levels. (Thanks to G.G. for the link.)

‘Houseboats’ for Rough Economic Waters

G.G. sent this: Chart Shock: The Real Unemployment Rate is 22%

K.A.F. liked this humorous piece over at Business Insider: Dear Ben, Please Print Us More Money

Items from The Economatrix:

Gold, The Best Safe Haven We Have

John Williams’ Forecast:  “Catastrophe Ahead”

What’s Going on With the U.S. Economy?

Regulators Close Two Georgia Banks; 2011 Total is 70

Oil Down nearly 3% Despite Storm