Steven M. sent this: Soaring battery prices “devastating” U.S. lead producers [1].
The Coming China Economic Super Crisis [2]. (Thanks to J.McC. for the link.)
Toby Connor: Stocks are re-entering a parabolic “bubble” phase [4]
Frequent content contributor Diana V. mentioned this over at Zero Hedge: Artemis On Volatility At World’s End: Deflation, Hyperinflation And The Alchemy Of Ris [5]k
Items from The Economatrix:
Why High Inflation is Inevitable [6]
Employment Gains Slow, Jobless Rate Drops [7]
Bernanke Says Financial Stability a Work in Progress [8]. [JWR’s Comment: Ben’s work won’t be done until the U.S. Dollar has had its purchasing power destroyed.]