UH OH: With the US deficit soaring, Treasuries aren’t a great safe-haven investment. And yet there’s talk of spending much, much more.

Plus, “the Armageddon portfolio.” “I am not suggesting boarding up your front windows, just buying a little more in case of shortages. It may seem ridiculously early to hoard, but it could very quickly become too late.” Plus: “Don’t be blinded by the allure of gold.”

UPDATE: Europe to America: We Surrender! “Helpless and divided, Europeans wait for Washington and Beijing to save them.”

And don’t forget the zombies!