Economics and Investing:

Reader H.L. suggested this over at Zero Hedge: It Begins: Monte Paschi “Bails In” Bondholders, Halts $650 Million In Coupon Payments ^[1]

James Rickards: “When The International Monetary System Collapses—It’s Going To Be About How Much Gold You Have” ^[2]

Items from The Economatrix:

Walmart Holiday Hiring To Outpace US Retail Industry ^[3]

“Dr. Doom” Roubini Makes Case FOR The U.S. Economy ^[4]

Why I’m Not Buying The Market’s Blind Optimism ^[5]