Some days, you just need a little cheery news, you know? And now for the headlines, alas:

From the Times of London: Deflation risk hits China as exports tumble.

From the New York Times: Dire forecast for global economy and trade.

From the Miami Herald: U.S. companies say hiring on hold for winter 2009.

 

From the Wall Street Journal: Washington maps pact for Big Three bailout.

From the LA Times:Video games not recession-proof.

From Yahoo/AP: Workers win big round in Chicago sit-in.

From the Chicago Tribune: Union says no deal yet in factory sit-in.