by Calculated Risk on 3/13/2011 08:31:00 PM

By requests, a few links ...
From the LA Times: Japan quake toll could number in tens of thousands

From the NY Times: Death Toll Estimate in Japan Soars as Relief Efforts Intensify

From the NY Times: Partial Meltdowns Presumed at Crippled Reactors

Before and after satellite photos from the NY Times.

The Nikkei is off 5%. From the WSJ: Japan Stocks Drop 5% Early Monday

Update: From Bloomberg: Japan Adds $86 Billion to Stabilize Markets After Quake

Earlier on U.S. economy:
• Summary for Week ending March 11th
• Schedule for Week of March 13th
• Preview of Tuesday FOMC Meeting