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We do see significant signs of a slowdown, in the economy worldwide.

— Marek Belka

Sentiment: NEGATIVE

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✓Similar Perspectives

While the wider global environment is worrying, we are seeing some positive results in our economic affairs.

— Michael D. Higgins

We think if the economy remains weak that we could see mortgage rates trail down and we think that we could see rates below seven percent into early next year.

— Franklin Raines

With a strong domestic economy, low national unemployment at 5 percent, and increasing retail sales, the picture should look rosy. But one look at the trade deficit changes all of that.

— Jo Ann Emerson

As anyone who lived through the 1990s knows, nothing shrinks our deficits faster than a growing economy.

— Denis McDonough

It is clear that the economy has not gotten better for everyone.

— Jerry Costello

After several trillion dollars of stimulation by the Obama Administration and the Fed, one might think the economy would be chugging along at a pretty good clip. But, it just isn't so, and the light at the end of the tunnel is pretty dim. Just ask a small business owner.

— Bob Beauprez

The entire economy, of course, is locked in a down cycle right now. Last time we weathered this was during another Bush presidency in '90. We were locked in it for a year and a half and everyone came out of it.

— David Talbot

✗Opposing Perspectives

Recent economic data shows that our economy is robust, growing and headed in the right direction. The numbers don't lie. Americans are currently enjoying falling gas prices, low unemployment, increased job creation, and a stock market that has reached an all-time high.

— J. D. Hayworth

The rate of change is not going to slow down anytime soon. If anything, competition in most industries will probably speed up even more in the next few decades.

— John P. Kotter

We are going through tough economic times but things are looking up, and the indicators are improving not only for large corporations but also for small business.

— George Pataki