30-Dec-2012 17:16

Port strike averted for now - Philadelphia Inquirer :: http://www.philly.com/philly/business/20121229_Port_strike_averted_for_now.html

Three Trends to Watch - Barron's :: http://online.barrons.com/article/SB50001424052748704723404578199513150321782.html?mod%3DBOL_funds_recent

Saudi Arabia '13 Budget Keeps Big Spending Plan - Wall Street Journal :: http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424127887323530404578209474111490626.html?mod%3Dgooglenews_wsj

Spain's Iberdrola Has 4 Units Taken Over by Bolivian Government - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-12-29/spain-s-iberdrola-has-4-units-taken-over-by-bolivian-government.html

Most Greeks say government crackdown on tax evaders failing: poll - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/12/29/us-greece-poll-idUSBRE8BS0C320121229

Egypt to Resume IMF Loan Talks as Currency Weakens - Voice of America (blog) :: http://blogs.voanews.com/breaking-news/2012/12/30/egypt-to-resume-imf-loan-talks-as-currency-weakens/

Our View: Cliff deal failure would affect many - Midland Daily News :: http://www.ourmidland.com/news/article_2c9870cb-47df-5e50-827d-96d46e17ef7a.html

Monti's reform path faces test beyond Italy elections - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/12/30/us-italy-idUSBRE8BT07020121230

Egypt to Start Dollar Auctions as Reserves Hit 'Critical' Level - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-12-30/egypt-to-start-dollar-auctions-as-reserves-hit-critical-level.html

Obama Makes Last-Minute Fiscal Appeal as Time Grows Short - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-12-30/obama-makes-last-minute-fiscal-appeal-as-time-grows-short.html