Economics and Investing:

AmEx (American Expat) sent this: Risks of global recession mount.
 
G.G. sent this: China vice premier sees chronic global recession.

And speaking of China, consider this from Chris Martenson: The reasons for China’s imminent bust.

Panel Set to Fail to Cut Deficit $1.2 Trillion.

K.A.F. sent this: Airline Passengers Asked to Pay Extra $31,000 in Cash for Fuel

Items from The Economatrix:

Rapid Inflation To Become The Next Financial Crisis For America

Prospect Of On-Line Sales Tax Grows

Rising Age Gap In Economic Well-Being

The Run On Europe Begins As Global Investors Head For The Hills

Anger Mounts as MF Global Clients See $3 Billion Still Stuck