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• 'Death Spiral': How the Fed Will Lose Its Power Monday, 31 Dec 2012 | 12:44 PM ET

  

  So what's to account for the general apathy regarding the so-called "fiscal cliff"? You might have to thank all the money-printers at the Federal Reserve.

• US Fiscal Talks Going 'Very, Very Well': Sen. Corker Monday, 31 Dec 2012 | 10:21 AM ET

  

  Republican Sen. Bob Corker told CNBC on Monday he expects a deal to avoid the "fiscal cliff" would be worked out before the midnight deadline.

• Franchises Push for Growth Amid Debt-Deal Uncertainty Monday, 31 Dec 2012 | 11:15 AM ET

  

  Some small companies including franchises are managing to grow. But the overall Main Street mood is anxiety-filled.

• Roadmap For Final Trading Day in 2012  Monday, 31 Dec 2012 | 9:00 AM ET

  

  The "Squawk on the Street" news team reports on the market-moving stories of the day. Also, CNBC's Eamon Javers has the latest details on "fiscal cliff" negotiations. And Joseph LaVorgna, Deutsche Bank chief U.S. economist, explains how going over the "fiscal cliff" will impact the U.S. economy.

• Republican Sen. Corker Optimistic on 'Cliff' Deal   Monday, 31 Dec 2012 | 8:37 AM ET

  

  Sen. Bob Corker, (R-TN), provides the latest details on "fiscal cliff" negotiations in Congress.

• Santelli: 'It's Debt Death, It's Deficit Death'  Monday, 31 Dec 2012 | 8:31 AM ET

  

  Rick Santelli doesn't like what he's seeing and hearing in Washington on the "fiscal cliff." (5:07)

• 'Dysfunction and Polarization' Distract Investors: El-Erian  Monday, 31 Dec 2012 | 8:16 AM ET

  

  "At best we'll get a stop-gap micro-deal," said Mohamed El-Erian, PIMCO CEO & co-CIO, explaining how falling off the "fiscal cliff" will impact markets.

• 'This Place is a Joke': Sen Johnson  Monday, 31 Dec 2012 | 8:05 AM ET

  

  Sen. Ron Johnson, (R-WI)), discusses his frustration with lawmakers failing to reach a "fiscal cliff" deal and why government has become "too large and intrusive in our lives."

• New Surge in Housing Next Year?  Monday, 31 Dec 2012 | 7:54 AM ET

  

  CNBC's Diana Olick provides an outlook on the housing sector in 2013.

• 'Chance For Compromise 50-50': Rep. Van Hollen  Monday, 31 Dec 2012 | 7:32 AM ET

  

  Rep. Chris Van Hollen, (D-MD); and Rep. Tom Cole, (R-OK), weigh in on what it will take to bring each side of the aisle together on a "fiscal cliff" compromise.

• 'New Normal': Low Growth, Few Jobs, El-Erian Says Monday, 31 Dec 2012 | 8:42 AM ET

  

  Due to the "dysfunction and polarization" in Washington the U.S. economy faces a prolonged weak outlook, Pimco's Mohamed El-Erian told CNBC.

• Trader Buzz Before the Bell  Monday, 31 Dec 2012 | 7:47 AM ET

  

  Scott Shellady, Trean, gives a check on what traders are watching ahead of a deal on the "fiscal cliff."

• 'Embrace the Cliff'  Monday, 31 Dec 2012 | 7:16 AM ET

  

  "The 'fiscal cliff' is not some sort of disaster. It was put in place to create a basis for solving a problems," said Daniel Arbess, Perella Weinberg Partners.

• Political 'Parlor Trick' on 'Cliff' Deal  Monday, 31 Dec 2012 | 7:07 AM ET

  

  Jared Bernstein, Center on Budget and Policy Priorities, explains why we'll reach a "better deal on the other side of the cliff," with Tony Fratto, Hamilton Place Strategies.

• Will Congress Drop the Ball on New Year's Eve?  Monday, 31 Dec 2012 | 7:02 AM ET

  

  Rep. Tom Price, (R-GA), discusses several of the sticking points preventing a "fiscal cliff" resolution among lawmakers.

• Small Biz Gears Up For Tough Times  Monday, 31 Dec 2012 | 6:43 AM ET

  

  Greg Jones, BookKeeping Express CEO; and Darin Harris, Primrose Schools COO, explain how "apprehension and fear" are impacting small companies and their employees.

• 'Talks With Biden Were Good Last Night': Senate Source  Monday, 31 Dec 2012 | 6:34 AM ET

  

  CNBC's John Harwood reports there are promising signs among lawmakers for a chance to avoid the "fiscal cliff."

• 'Fiscal' Follies Continue in DC  Monday, 31 Dec 2012 | 6:32 AM ET

  

  Rep. Gregory Meeks, (D-NY); and Shelley Moore Capito, US Rep. (R-WV), provide insight on Sunday's setbacks among lawmakers in Washington, as negotiations on the "fiscal cliff" come down to the wire.

• O'Neill: 'Other Markets Taking Over Leadership'  Monday, 31 Dec 2012 | 6:19 AM ET

  

  Jim O'Neill, Chairman of Goldman Sachs Asset Management, comments on the "fiscal cliff" drama in the U.S. and its impact on global markets.

• Global Markets Update: EU Shares Flat  Monday, 31 Dec 2012 | 6:11 AM ET

  

  CNBC's Steve Sedgwick reports on all the market moving events from Europe, as fears over a lack of resolution to the U.S. "fiscal cliff" sent the FTSE 100 lower.