Economics and Investing:

William J. sent this: Texan investor hedging with $1 million in nickels. Does this sound familiar?)

A Swedish newspaper reports: Germany has rush-ordered the printing of new D-Marks. (Thanks to J.B.G. for the link.)

Darin H. mentioned this: Gerald Celente: The Crash will happen sometime this month

Rhonda T. flagged this: “EU preparing bank rescues amid Greece doubts. Here is a key quote: “All roads now point to a mid-November crunch.”

Italy downgrade deepens contagion fears over euro debt crisis. (Thanks to Al H. for the link.)