Sylvestor,
re: <Where does a 19 year low put US and Europe?>
Moreover, if the US puts in a 19 year low, where does that leave Japan et al?
Japan had a much worse inflated real estate market and other structural problems linked to the way they do business etc. Not saying it couldn't happen, but Japan could have bitten the bullet and reformed policies long ago. There are reasons for Japan's problems. Also, reasons for our problems. Not exactly the same. I'm just sayin.