Economics and Investing:

Reader Joe K. pointed me to piece by Lee Rogers that echoes something that I’ve been recommending for the past three years: Investment Of The Century: U.S. Minted Nickels.

John Williams Eyes Gold as Insurance Against Hyper Inflation Armageddon

Why Interest Rates Keep Rising, Despite QE2

Steve H. sent this: Smaller corn, soybean crops send prices surging

Bailouts Postponed, But Can’t Prevent the “Greatest Depression,” Gerald Celente Says. (Thanks to J.D.D. for the link.)

Items from The Economatrix:

UK:  Petrol Prices To Hit Six Pounds A Gallon  

“Our Savings Have Vanished – We’ve Lost Everything” 

EMU Debt Crisis Edges Ever Closer To The Core  

America Has Reached The Point Of No Return, Reagan Budget Director Warns  

A Global Album Of Sovereign Insolvency