Economics and Investing:

By way of the Appenzell Daily Bell: George Soros Warns that the EU May Collapse.

From Damon S.: 14 Pieces of Really Bad News for the U.S. Economy

The number that I mentioned in the blog on Saturday was too low. Here is the correction: U.S. shuts eight more banks; 50 total have been closed this year.

Items from The Economatrix:

Consumer Mood Unexpectedly Worsens in April

US Housing Starts Up

Bill to Restore Jobless Aid Clears Senate Hurdle

Pensions Crisis “Threatens Entire UK Economy”

$4.00 Gas by the End of 2010?