Peter Schiff: Hyperinflation Risk High, Stocks Will Crater (Thanks to “Straycat” for the link.)
A interesting piece over at iTulip: Does USA 2009 = Argentina 2001? Part I: Falling economy reaches terminal velocity – Eric Janszen
Karen H. notes: Nickel May Gain as Stockpiles Fail to Deter Funds: Chart of Day “Nickel, which surged 17 percent the past month, may advance further as “price momentum” and inflation expectations lure fund managers even as stockpiles of the metal approach a 14-year high, according to Commerzbank AG.” Have you been stocpiling nickels?
FG mentioned this survey: L.A. ranks near bottom among big cities for finding a job, website says
Items from The Economatrix:
The Next Crisis in the Making
FDIC Sees Ag Banks as Next Crisis
Stock Market Still a Chump’s Game
Bernanke Says US Economy on Cusp of Recovery. (Perhaps he also has some Elvis or Evita Peron sightings to report.)
Cash for Clunkers to End on Monday