 Are we in trouble?
sgoraya: Has anyone seen any economic case studies, predictions, or articles, that can shed some light on what is REALLY going on here.I do not think that studies or predictions are what you/we really need.What are the odds that a prediction, based on past/future assumptions, modeled by some economist is really going to help anyone out?  I'll answer my own question - the odds are VERY VERY low.Hunker down - work hard and put a band aid on what ails you and stop relying on Donny Deutch or Bill Maher to shed light on what is REALLY going on.If my company is struggling and I cant make it work out, I'll have to figure something out and so will everyone else who is in a tough spot.  Whatever your worst case scenario is, you'll be able to deal with it and it will not be as bad as you imagined it (God/Buddha/Spaghetti Monster willing)