It's the economy, Thursday, November 4, 2010

How Saskatchewan turned the tide against BHP, more countries lurching to the financial abyss and Ireland on the brink, some of the items of note for Thursday's financials.

Globe and Mail-- How Brad Wall turned public opinion against the Potash deal
Globe and Mail-- Harper says he’ll re-examine foreign-investment rules
National Post-- Peter Foster: Ritz crackers
National Post-- 10 countries zooming towards fiscal crisis if they don't slash spending
Vancouver Sun-- Sixty-five jobs eliminated after Prosperity mine decision
New York Times-- Wealthy and Worried, India Is Rich Arms Market
Guardian UK online-- Ireland slashes budget by £5bn as fears of Greek-style bailout grow
Telegraph UK online-- Doubts grow over wisdom of Ben Bernanke 'super-put'
Sydney Daily Telegraph-- Cupcake store grows into trendy franchise
China Daily-- Strategic reserves for rare metals mulled
Times of India-- Coal India shares leap 40% on debut