Economics and Investing:

A derivatives article worth reading, by way of Fierce Finance: Exclusive: SEC widens probe of exchange-traded funds.

Currency Debasement Should Take Gold Prices Over $6,000/oz and Silver Above $400/oz

Spain barter economy wins followers in grip of crisis. (Thanks to Tim R. for the link.)

Items from The Economatrix:

18 Statistics that Prove the Economy Has Not Improved Under the Current Administration

Colorado Looking At Gold, Silver Currency

Turning The Screw On Greece

Oil Above $104 After EU Gives Greece Bailout Deal