In the CI CyberNews CyberPoll last week, we asked respondents what factor would be the key indicator that the recession is turning around. Here’s a breakout of the responses:

• 61.5%: drop in unemployment rate/resumption of job growth
• 23.1%: increase in durable goods spending
• 11.5%: growth in GDP
• 3.8%: increase in housing starts/construction spending
• 0%: increase in government spending

Comments included:

“10+% unemployment with real numbers closer to 20%—you don’t have to be a rocket scientist to understand a reversal in unemployment stats is the truest indicator.”

[Increase in durable goods spending.] “Especially as seen as results on my top line. That’s when *my* recession will be over.”


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