Economics headlines

October 7, 2009 2:02pm

As Latvian devaluation looms likelier… – FT Alphaville

…Swedish finance minister prepares banks for Latvian collapse – naked capitalism

Gold is heading to $1,500, says BarCap – FT Alphaville

Has the G20 already started breaking its promises? – Baseline scenario

FDIC chair suggests limiting secured creditor claims – Reuters

FSA proposals are bad economics – FT Maverecon

Should a tax credit be introduced to US firms that hire? – economists’ view

Online advertising is seriously undervalued – Paul Kedrosky

And pension funds might start housing metals and super-tankers – FT