Thanks to Tom W. for sending this link: Fiscal Crises Hit Closer to Home; States and localities face burgeoning deficits; next phase in debt-deflation?
Ben M. suggested this New York Times link: Junk Bond Avalanche Looms for Credit Markets.
Several folks sent this link: Rising food prices may start with seeds
Items from The Economatrix:
Gold, Silver and Oil: Buying the Essentials in Tough Markets
Fed May Hint at How Long the Rates Will Stay Low
What Credit Card Pay-offs? Consumers are Dumping Debt!
IRS: Get Tax Relief if Lender Forgives Part of Home Debt
Housing Construction Drops 5.9% in February
Stocks Rise After Fed Pledges to Keep Rates Low
Oil Settles Near $82 as Fed Keeps Rates Low
Gold Supported by Geopolitical and Sovereign Risks as S&P and Moody’s Warn US