Economics and Investing:

Commentary from George Maniere: Silver Waits to Begin Breakout

G.G. sent this: Expect more QE from the Bank of England

Also from G.G.: US States are Facing Total Debt of Over $4 Trillion. Get ready for higher taxes and creative “fees”.

And from B.B.: Rustling costs ranchers millions in poor economy

Erik B. mentioned that Glenn Beck has been trumpeting the derivatives time bomb. (Much like I have, since the early days of SurvivalBlog.)

Items from The Economatrix:

Stocks Mixed On Stronger Earnings, Europe Reports

Help for Underwater Homeowners Unveiled

Merrill Lynch Warns of Another US Debt Downgrade

Wal-Mart Offers Price Guarantee to Lure Shoppers

Survey:  Home Prices Up in Half of Major US Cities