Flight of the Bubble Bees (Musical Tribute)

Muni Debt Is Bubble Near Bursting, Marketfield’s Aronstein Says

“There’s always a feature in the economy that lives off its credit,” he said, citing the technology and housing sectors. “The next phase of it is government. They’re operating under the same kind of illusion of infallibility and unlimited access to credit.”

The London Real Estate Bubble Is Back—and It's Scary

The average home in London, including all those dreary outskirts that go on and on and on, is $436,000. That's even higher than it was as recently as 2006, when the bubble was in its late stages.

What happens if China's 'bubble' pops?

"Because prices are so heavily managed, China could easily flood the U.S. and the world with extremely cheap stuff," says Morici. If nearly everything America buys is made in China now, just wait. The trade imbalance would spiral further out of control; and manufacturers in other nations fighting China for market share would be at a greater disadvantage.

"Remember, when we talk about bubbles, the stakes are the future of the Communist Party," says Morici. "They'll try to survive no matter what; and it could mean destroying other economies to do it."

Oil, commodities approach bubble?

Disappointed by losses in stock markets and bonds during the recession, investors had turned to commodities in the hope of better returns, many borrowing at very low interest rates.

Bubble gum time!

There's something really satisfying about a perfect bubble gum bubble. It's also fun to see just how big you can make it. Of course, when it eventually pops, trying to peel the pieces off your face and pluck them from your hair puts a damper on things.

We'll clearly need something epic to do this musical tribute justice.