We further expect that liquidity could be constrained in 2013 absent a turnaround or substantial asset sales to fund operating losses.

FORBES: S&P Downgrades Sears Holdings, Citing Profit Forecast

Auditor General Wales (AGW) Huw Vaughan Thomas has criticised the draft bill as he believes the independence of the auditor general could be constrained by the requirement.

BBC: Public Audit Bill statement

With some observers worried that Apple could be supply constrained due to shortages of displays or perhaps other components, some investors today have apparently decided to unravel their Apple iPhone 5 chip supplier bets.

FORBES: Chips: iPhone Supplier Stocks Whacked After Skyworks Update

Now, that could be and likely is temporary, since iPhone sales were actually constrained by supply issues and Apple no doubt has some smartphone feature tricks up its sleeve for the coming year.

FORBES: Apple's Uh-Oh Moment: The Great Smartphone Boom Is About To End

Vanishing Point theatre - which is planning several international collaborations this year - said its future programme would be left "constrained and compromised" if it could not apply for funding over a number of years.

BBC: Creative Scotland arts funding shake-up sparks concerns

Oil prices could peak in the near term as high prices put a check on demand growth and supply continues to be constrained.

FORBES: Oil Prices Close To Peak As High Prices Destroy Demand