Friday/Monday 8th hybrid

Give us a brake
When fiscal policy is in chaos, companies cannot plan for the future
{http://www.economist.com/node/21564241}

Iron enters the soul
Businesses in Europe are bracing themselves for more pain
{http://www.economist.com/node/21564237}

A Guitar Maker Aims to Stay Plugged In
{http://www.nytimes.com/2012/09/30/business/fender-aims-to-stay-plugged-in-amid-changing-music-trends.html?_r=3&partner=socialflow&smid=tw-nytimesbusiness&pagewanted=all&}

The Foodie’s Guide to Korean Street Food in Seoul
{http://migrationology.com/2012/05/korean-street-food-seoul-guide/}

A Hedge Fund Has Physically Taken Control Of A Ship Belonging To Argentina's
Navy
{http://www.businessinsider.com/hedge-fund-elliott-capital-management-seizes-ara-libertad-ship-owned-by-argentina-2012-10}

Platinum/Gold ratio shows economic worries linger
{http://blog.covestor.com/2012/10/economic-worries-linger-based-on-key-ratio}

As real rates hit another record low, speculative gold positions spike
{http://soberlook.com/2012/10/as-real-rates-hit-another-low.html}