Finally, articles like this are appearing on the MSM. Join discussion...

An interesting article about the current costs of mining gold and the future profitability of gold miners Join discussion...

Michael Pettis talks about China. A good read. Join discussion...

Summary: "The major structural issue with the economy is that for the last two decades fiscal policy has been used to steer national income towards housing." Join discussion...

A good piece from Jesse's Cafe blog about the spot price of precious metals. Join discussion...

A great interview with Hugh Hendry about investing in global markets. Well worth reading! Join discussion...

Video (VIMEO): "Bill Moyers talks with former Citigroup Chairman John Reed to explore a momentous instance: how the mid-90's merger of Citicorp and Travelers Group and a friendly Presidential pen -- brought down the Glass-Steagall Act, a crucial firewall between banks and investment firms which had protected consumers from financial calamity since the aftermath of the Great Depression. In effect, says Moyers, they put the watchdog to sleep. " Join discussion...

Kyle Bass talks about global debt. Very interesting, particularly if you know who Kyle Bass is Join discussion...

An interesting article that tells a different story in China - one of debt, taxes and inflation. Join discussion...

From the NY Times - a visual guide to European (and global) debt Join discussion...