We'd be better off if the "economy" were "well poised" for a turnaround in the economy, because right now it stinks big time, and there doesn't seem to be any relief in sight. The cost of fuel is fueling an increase in everything. I was talking with a money manager this past week and he admitted that not only has the past 10 years been a financial investing nightmare, but he really doesn't see any improvement on the horizon. Does anyone actually know someone whose made money in the past couple of years in the stock market?