‘A lot of drivers out here are living hand to mouth. They’ll finish a load and get paid for it, and that’s the only money they’ll have until the next load.’ — Truck driver Dan Kupke, of Martinsville, Ill.
‘If confidence stays at this level or moves even lower, real consumer spending and economic growth will slow even more, perhaps sharply.’ — Steven Wood, of Insight Economics
‘Nothing concentrates the mind like a disaster.’ — James Schrager, clinical processor of strategy at the University of Chicago’s Graduate School of Business, on Motorola’s decision to spin off its cell phone business
‘A number of interested parties have approached us, and we felt it wise to engage a top independent adviser to help lead the evaluation process.’ — Dave Herron, chief executive of the Chicago Stock Exchange
‘Consumer spending is typically glacial and slow-moving, but this time a big chunk came off.’ — Richard Hastings, a retail analyst and economic adviser to the Federation of Credit and Financial Professionals
