Economics and Investing:

Der Spiegel reports: Investors Prepare for Euro Collapse

Welcome to the land of the poor and rich – Trading the middle class for economic extremes.

Deep Fried Black Swan Lands as China Admits it Has a Food Inflation Problem, Releases Corn, Rice From Reserves. (Thanks to H.L. for the link.)

Three Warning Signs Showing Why You Should Remain Leery of this Market
 
Why Alternative Energy Will Never Become Widespread in Our Lifetime

Items from The Economatrix:

Presenting The Ultimate “Muppet” Indicator

The US Treasury Secretary’s $2.4 Trillion Secret

Are You Better Off Than You Were Four Years Ago?

Egan Jones Downgrades Goldman Sachs From A- to BBB+