Economics and Investing:

Ambrose Evans-Pritchard: Europe faces Japan syndrome as credit demand implodes

C.D.V. liked this Wall Street Journal piece: The Great California Exodus

The young and the jobless – Half of bachelor’s degree-holders under the age of 25 are unemployed or underemployed, in the US. Social Security short fall highlights deeper reality of economy.

Pierre M. sent this: De Borchgrave: Geneva gnome’s global dread

Items from The Economatrix:

Russia and Mexico Both Buy Nearly $1 Billion in Gold in March

22 Red Flags that Indicate that Very Serious Doom is Coming For Global Financial Markets

What Happens When All the Money Vanishes Into Thin Air?

Twelve Countries Increase their Gold Reserves Some Significantly in March

Gas Prices Now Cheaper than a Year Ago

UK in Double-dip Recession