Economics and Investing:

G.G. sent this: Study shows $1.2 trillion gap for public pensions ^[1]

Items from The Economatrix:

Moment of Truth Approaching for Manufacturers ^[2]

Foreclosure Filings Drop to Five-Year Low in September ^[3]

Home Heating Oil Cost Forecast to Jump 19% This Winter ^[4]

Banks Still Raising Fees-And Hiding Them ^[5]