Baltic Dry Index

Post by **noreply66** » Fri Feb 08, 2008 7:39 am

The Baltic Dry Index, which tracks global shipping rates, is down 42 percent from its all-time high, reached in November. That sharp decline suggests that demands for basic goods is slowing and that U.S. economic weakness is spreading overseas.

Marketwatch

LICKING COUNTY FAN · Post by **LICKING COUNTY FAN** » Fri Feb 08, 2008 7:47 am

Just another sign that things are not as good as some want us to believe.

Bassmaster · Post by **Bassmaster** » Fri Feb 08, 2008 9:28 am

I guess if you base your financial future on the negative things that a lot of people seem to focus on it looks pretty bad. I'm certainly glad I don't. ;-)