Mac Slavo | There’s “free trade.” There’s “fair trade.” And then there’s what’s really happening.

Michael Snyder | If a major financial crisis was approaching, we would expect to see the “smart money” getting out of stocks.

Michael Snyder | If a major financial crisis was approaching, we would expect to see the “smart money” getting out of stocks.

Zero Hedge | Greece finally launched the first shot across the bow of capital controls.

Zero Hedge | Greece finally launched the first shot across the bow of capital controls.

Business Insider | Greece has got another crucial week ahead.

Business Insider | Greece has got another crucial week ahead.

London Telegraph | Europe’s biggest cheerleader for austerity is heading to the polls, and its stance on Greece threatens to catalyse a break-up of the union.

London Telegraph | Europe’s biggest cheerleader for austerity is heading to the polls, and its stance on Greece threatens to catalyse a break-up of the union.

London Telegraph | Barclays closed down student’s account after his dealings in Bitcoin, the digital currency.

London Telegraph | Barclays closed down student’s account after his dealings in Bitcoin, the digital currency.

OilPrice.com | In order to maintain a grip on market share by pushing U.S. shale producers out of the market, Saudi Arabia (and OPEC) is willing to use up its spare capacity.

OilPrice.com | In order to maintain a grip on market share by pushing U.S. shale producers out of the market, Saudi Arabia (and OPEC) is willing to use up its spare capacity.