
Leading forecasters have a gloomy outlook, according to the latest survey by the National Association for Business Economics.
The unemployment rate -- now at 7.6%, the highest in more than 16 years -- is expected hit a peak of 9% this year.

Leading forecasters have a gloomy outlook, according to the latest survey by the National Association for Business Economics.
The unemployment rate -- now at 7.6%, the highest in more than 16 years -- is expected hit a peak of 9% this year.