Economics and Investing:

A penniless Canada: Mint begins years-long process of collecting and melting down 82-million kg in coins

Gasoline costs take biggest share of household income in three decades. (Thanks to G.G. for the link.)

Is a global LIBOR settlement coming?

Central Bank Snuffs Out Vietnam’s Thriving Gold Market

Items from The Economatrix:

January Auto Sales Indicate Strong Start to 2013.

Own Physical Gold & Silver As Currency Wars Will Destroy Our Money

Housing Packs Punch For US Growth In 2013 And Beyond