Economics and Investing:

Spain’s poorest region suffers 32% unemployment. (Thanks to Pierre M. for the link.)

People Not In Labor Force Soar By 522,000, Labor Force Participation Rate Lowest Since 1981

Each Child Born Today will Inherit $1.5M of National Debt, Study Shows

Items from The Economatrix:

Euro-area Unemployment at 15-year High as Slump Deepens

Private-sector Hiring Slows In April, Stirs Concern

April Turns Weak For Retailers

Jobs Report Preview:  Traders Fear Evidence of a Downtrend