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Economics and Investing:

Brendon sent this: "Zombie suppliers" haunt manufacturing sector

From H.H.: Italian banks may take ham and wine as collateral

Cut my pay ... please! As the number of layoffs mount, more workers are ready and willing to take significant pay cuts to find employment. (Thanks to Ben M. for the link.)

From DD: Small retailers feel sharper pinch; Cuts in consumer spending hit mom-and-pop shops hard

Reader KAF spotted this: As Banks Repay Bailout Money, U.S. Sees a Profit

U.S. Stocks Fall After China Markets Trigger Global Sell-Off

Damon flagged this: Daily Commodities Fundamentals: China Takes An Overnight Plunge, Oil Follows (Gold down, silver up.)

Also from Damon come this piece in The Australian: China's liking for silver is good news for miners

I found these three bits of analysis posted over at Gold-Eagle.com:

Puru Saxena: Peak Oil - Supply Data Doesn't Lie

Chris Laird: Prelude To Stagflation? Transition From Crisis To Stagflation

Jim Willie: US Bank Enemies At The Gates

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