Economics and Investing:

Reader “Swampfox” recommended a lecture by hedge fund manager (and fellow nickel coin hoarder) Kyle Bass.

We Are Witnessing The Death Of Small Business In America

The Real Reasons the Fed Announced QE 4

Demand For Gold “Combiners” Soaring

Items from the Economatrix:

The Last Christmas In America?

New York Stock Exchange Sold To Derivatives Company In $8 Billion Takeover

Jobless Claims Fall:  A Bright Spot In The Fiscal Cliff Gloom

IMF Chief Warns US On Worldwide Effects Of Fiscal Cliff