Economics and Investing:

Michael Z. Williamson (SurvivalBlog’s Editor at Large) sent this: George Soros dumps $800 million gold stake. (JWR Adds: Don’t be surprised if Soros quietly buys back in to the market, this summer. He is famous for trying to move markets, and later capitalizing on those moves. )

Is Another Housing Crash Coming?

Oil prices fall on disappointing economic data

Ted in Nashville sent this: Abandoned Houses Leave Neighborhoods in Limbo

Foreclosures Prompt Four U.S. Cities to Sue Banks for Mowing, Home Repairs. (Thanks to Vitus for the link.)

Items from The Economatrix:

US Homebuilding, Manufacturing Slump in April

World on Course for Next Crisis, Says Gordon Brown

Dow Sheds Nearly 1% as US Inflation Rises