Marchand--Don't Let Uncertainty Hinder Planning Processes

Despite their cautionary tone, the consensus seems to point toward unbroken growth, at least for a while longer. And I am glad, even if I must eat my portion of crow. In doing so, I am in good company.

Plan for What?
Perhaps I've just never fully understood the uncertainty implicit in forecasts. I don't think so. I cannot recall another time when sunny economic news has been accompanied by such dark clouds on the horizon: chaotic currency exchange rate fluctuation, volatile financial markets, historically low commodity prices and threats of meltdown abroad.