Economics and Investing:

Charley S. pointed out this interesting essay: Don’t Blink! The Hazards of Confidence. And a related article, courtesy of Patrick S.: Can a monkey pick a hedge fund?

Merkel wants ‘permanent’ supervision of Greece, warns of war. (Thanks to Pierre M. for the link.)

John S. flagged this: Yuan Gold Contracts a Step toward Reserve Currency

‘Unknown territory’ for Europe if summit fails: France. ( A hat tip to John R. for the link.)

Items from The Economatrix:

FedEx Sees E-Commerce Driving Record Holiday Volume

Just In Time For The Holidays: A Bad Economic Mood

Gas Price Could Slide Another 20 Cents By Year-end

London Trader:  Sovereign Silver Buying, Middle-East Shortages