amideislas

Spain plunges into recession - Central bank

The Beast

We have been teetering on the precipice for a long time now....So I think the word should be slipped rather than plunged!

lmj50

And so has the UK. This is worse than the great depression of the 30's

bobd22

Maybe in the 30's the politicians at least had a clue what to do?

steviedeluxe

Not sure that 30s politicians are good role models, somehow

billgates

Not sure about 21st century politicians either

bobd22

I think the Greeks see them as one and the same don't they?

HBG

Being serious for a few minutes, I live in a country in a deep recession and found out earlier today that the country I'm closely linked to has also slipped into a recession, a nasty double-dip.

It's an unhappy situation beyond my control. The only ray of hope is that the pound/Euro exchange rate seems to be holding up, much to my surprise (I'm praying for the pound to rise).

Any recession means that plans for the future need to be amended, and I've lived through a few of them (recessions). Sitting tight is unpleasant, especially when your neighbours are hurting.

Worst of all, I can't even think of blaming anyone. I listened to some of Rupert Murdoch's ramblings today, and I don't like the man, but he's not to blame, is he?