The optimists view ...
But some people believe the attack could actually trigger a global economic turnaround.
Central banks have hinted that they will make credit cheaper. Analysts expect further sharp interest rate cuts both in America and Europe.
While companies and consumers will find it cheaper to invest and spend, the US government will go on a massive spending programme, both to rebuild and to improve its defences.
Taken together, this massive demand should boost the economies in America and Europe, and could set them back on track for global recovery
Oh and UK unemployment is STILL falling
.. Someone has to be positive!!