Economics and Investing:

Does a 100 Trillion Debt Total Matter? – B.B.

More Than 500 Economists Slam Minimum Wage Hike As A Jobs Killer

Items from The Economatrix:

Gold Falls From Six-Month High on Job, Retail-Sales Gains

Is “Dr. Copper” Foreshadowing A Stock Market Crash Just Like It Did In 2008?

Two charts that throw cold water on Dr. Copper’s influence

The perpetually depressed American consumer: Stock market high and bounce in real estate does not assist in boosting consumer confidence. 57 percent of Americans think economic outlook is getting worse.