Economics and Investing:

The one ounce American Redoubt silver coins are now selling even more rapidly, and Mulligan Mint is doing their best to ship orders promptly. But the current low price of silver (under $19 per ounce) has caused a huge rush of orders with all mints and dealers, so longer delays are inevitable. But rest assured that your coin order will be shipped in the order that it was received.

And so it begins: Digital currency seized in alleged drug law violation in Charleston. (Thanks to J.B.G. for the link.)

G.G. sent: China, Switzerland sign free trade agreement.

A desperate derivatives scramble: EU Accuses 13 Banks of Hampering CDS Competition.

NYT: Derivatives Are ‘Weapons of Mass Deception’

Items from The Economatrix:

Reports Points To Solid US Hiring In June

Jobs Data Upbeat, But Trade And Services Dim Outlook

Global Turmoil Threatens America’s Economic Independence

Oil Spikes-Portuguese Bonds & Stocks Crash-Eurozone Debt Crisis Returns