Economics and Investing:

Yishai spotted this: Congratulations, Democrats: More Than 45 Companies Go Galt, Announce Mass Layoffs

Peter Schiff: Another Stock Market Crash Looming: Get Out of The Stock Market NOW!! Peter Schiff: Much Bigger Collapse Is Coming, Worse Than Europe

More charming news: Obama May Levy Carbon Tax to Cut U.S. Deficit, HSBC Says

Why gun stocks soared after Obama’s win–In a repeat of 2008, traders anticipated an increase in firearm sales after the election.

Items from The Economatrix:

“Massive” Surge in Retail Purchases of Silver and Gold

Gold Set for Longest Winning Run in Two Months on Obama Win

Upbeat Consumers To Sustain U.S. as Companies Hesitate

US Treasury Warns “Expect Debt Limit to be Reached Near End of 2012