Friday, January 09, 2009

Europe's economy contracts at rates not seen since 1930s

London Telegraph reports:
German exports and industrial orders have both plunged at the steepest rate since modern records began and Spain's unemployment has surged above three million, capping one of the most disastrous days for Europe's economy since the Second World War.
No word yet on whether Nancy Pelosi will blame a "lack of regulation" on this one.