Economics and Investing:
Can you spell monetization? Federal Reserve Accounts For 50% of Second Quarter Treasury Purchases (Thanks to GG for the link.) GG also flagged this piece in the Globe and Mail: Desperately seeking an exit strategy. (Roubini says debt monetization and inflation “the path of least resistance”) J.O. suggested this piece by Peter Schiff: Lehman Brothers Revisited Items from The Economatrix: UK: Crude Price “Shock” Next Threat to Recovery UK: Markets in Government-Fueled Bubble Says Hedge Fund Manager US Debt Crisis May Cause “Fall Of Rome” Scenario Things are Getting Better? Thank The Fed for Your Lack of Purchasing Power (The …