here is another heads up: to predict the economy. do not listen to stock analysis nor politicians. check with your local utility provider. when economic worries strike labor, the first knee jerk is to cut back on water and electricity usage. stop wasting water!!!! turn off the lights!!! utility companies keep records of utility usage. economic area by economic area. month to month billings. year to year billings. compare trends. you will see, excluding weird weather, how the public feels about the economy. then you will be ahead of the confused feds.