Economics and Investing:

Gold Investing: Detailing Gold’s Wild Q3
 
Silver Futures Auction Market Perspective

For those of us that like to track precious metals price ratios, Jerry T. recommended these charts.

Steve R. sent this: Holiday Retail Sales Set To Slide Amid High Unemployment and Low Consumer Confidence

G.G. flagged this: A job is becoming a dim memory for many unemployed

Used Car Dealer Becomes a Horse Trader

John R. sent us these items:

World facing worst financial crisis in history, Bank of England Governor saysThe Telegraph

Economic Apocalypse Goes Mainstream: Meltdown In Two To Three Weeks; It Will Spread Everywhere; Most Serious Financial Crisis Ever; Worse Than Great Depression (Mac Slavo)
 
BBC Does It Again: “In The Absence Of A Credible Plan We Will Have A Global Financial Meltdown In Two To Three Weeks
” (Zero Hedge)