Quote from gtor514:
I have to agree. The S&P downgrade is only a small part of this market. This fall was precipitated by the expectation in a global slowdown in growth. There is a strong possibility (better than 50/50) we are heading into a recession. A recession means most likely a bear market and this is not the bottom.
The difference between now and 2008 is there will not be a $900billion stimulus package because there is no political will for it. I have no doubt QE3 is coming and I will be listening too the Fed tomorrow but the best that will do is to stem the blood letting it will not cure the disease.