Personal Finance Daily: 12 bottles that make perfect gifts

	Personal Finance Daily DECEMBER 12, 2012 Wednesday's Personal Finance Stories By MarketWatch Don't miss these top stories: The 12 bottles of Christmas U.S. cities where everyone has a job The middle class could wreck the whole planet Fed sets jobless, inflation targets, to buy bonds There's probably someone on your gift list who would appreciate the kind of present that comes in a bottle, be it wine, spirits or beer. Charles Passy offers 12 ideas, from bourbon and beer to a sampler of wine that gift recipients are sure to enjoy. Also, discover the 10 U.S. cities with the lowest unemployment rates and learn why Al Lewis writes that the middle class could wreck the planet in today's Personal Finance pages. —Amy Hoak , assistant editor The 12 bottles of Christmas The gift of wine, spirits or beer to suit almost every taste — and every budget. The 12 bottles of Christmas. Time to sell your appreciated shares? Commentary: Consider this strategy to lower your tax bill. Time to sell your appreciated shares? U.S. cities where everyone has a job See which 10 U.S. cities have the lowest unemployment rates. U.S. cities where everyone has a job. ECONOMY AND POLITICS The middle class could wreck the whole planet By 2030, most people on the Earth will be middle class, a national-security study finds. But Al Lewis wonders, is that a good or a bad thing? The middle class could wreck the whole planet. Fed sets jobless, inflation targets, to buy bonds The Federal Reserve announced a new bond-buying program in fresh action to keep the recovery going in the languishing jobs market, and in a surprise, set thresholds on unemployment and inflation to guide the market about when it will hike rates. Fed sets jobless, inflation targets, to buy bonds. Text of Fed's interest-rate decision announcement The following is the text of the Federal Reserve's interest-rate decision: Text of Fed's interest-rate decision announcement. Economy will feel fiscal drag, top forecaster says Even if there's a deal to avert the fiscal cliff, the U.S. economy will still labor next year under the burden of tighter fiscal policy, according to Avery Shenfeld, chief economist for CIBC World Markets and the winner of the Forecaster of the Month award from MarketWatch. Economy will feel fiscal drag, top forecaster says. INVESTING Euro zone readies for bunga bunga dance Does the fate of history's boldest experiment in political and economic integration now rest on the travel habits of a shapely young belly dancer? Euro zone readies for bunga bunga dance. Investment newsletters beat up hedge funds in 2012 Investment newsletters this year are handily beating the hedge funds. The average newsletter, according to the Hulbert Financial Digest, has produced a year-to-date gain through Nov. 30 of 9%. In contrast, the average hedge fund, as measured by the Hennessee Hedge Fund Index, has gained 5.5%. Investment newsletters beat up hedge funds in 2012. Tim Cook and the Apple TV challenge Late Apple Inc. (AAPL) chief Steve Jobs made no secret of the fact that he wanted to dominate Google Inc.'s (GOOG) Android, and Apple TV might just be the product that makes it happen. Tim Cook and the Apple TV challenge. Why Apple's Tim Cook is talking now Tim Cook, Apple's chief executive, wants to reassure investors that the company is still on the right track. It's a smart strategy, writes media columnist Jon Friedman. Why Apple's Tim Cook is talking now. 3 trades to make if Italy quits the euro Italian bond yields will surely rise in reaction to political maneuvering in Italy. Here are three trades to make as Italy skates closer to leaving the euro, writes Matthew Lynn. 3 trades to make if Italy quits the euro. Get the latest news on our mobile site: http://www.marketwatch.com/m MarketWatch has sent you this newsletter because you signed up to receive it. To ensure you receive this newsletter in the future, please add marketwatchmail.com to your list of approved senders. Sent to: kumaresan.selva.blogger@gmail.com Unsubscribe | Subscribe Copyright 2012 MarketWatch, Inc. All rights reserved. MarketWatch, the MarketWatch logo, and BigCharts are registered trademarks of MarketWatch, Inc. By using this site, you agree to the Terms of Service and Privacy Policy (updated 6/26/07). MarketWatch - Attn: Customer Service, 201 California St., San Francisco, CA 94111