Trade Rep Optimistic That a Deal Will Be Reached with South Korea
U.S. Trade Representative Ron Kirk considers himself a dealmaker at heart, but he now faces the question: Can you really cut deals if neither side of a negotiation will compromise? Washington Post, November 23, 2010
Poland Keeps Interest Rate at 3.5 Percent Poland's central bank kept its benchmark interest rate at a record low of 3.5 percent on Tuesday for the 17th consecutive month, in line with market expectations, to avoid a sharp appreciation in the currency. Sacramento Bee, November 23, 2010
Ireland's Cowen Resists Resignation Calls
Ireland's Fianna Fail-led coalition government is resisting calls for the prime minister to resign immediately and calling on lawmakers from across the political spectrum to put the nation's interests first and support the passage of a brutal 2011 budget. Wall Street Journal, November 23, 2010
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