Authoritarian governments start stockpiling food to fight public anger
Nearly 11 Percent of US Houses Empty (Thanks to G.G. for the link.)
Bank of America dealt another foreclosure blow in Nevada
Items from The Economatrix:
Energy Stocks Push Indexes Higher
Oil Prices Rise on Egypt Unrest, Brent Tops $100
Consumer Spending Up 0.7% In December
Egypt’s Economy Hurt as Travelers Avoid The Unrest