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'Today another financial firm went kerflooey and here with us is an expert to explain the economic impact of 'Kerflooey.''

"Today, the value of the Chinese Yuan dropped in relation to the chopstick, the egg roll and the fortune cookie."

"The Net National Product rose slightly last month."

'This country is on the road to ruin.' - 'Well, it'll never get there in this traffic.'

'Let's just wait here until the federal stimulus returns.'

Thrift: have your arms and legs amputated, use a pillow for a bed!

Made in China

'Bit of a staffing problem, Boss. We haven't got any left.'

America's Funniest Interest Rate Hikes

Is this your idea of a joke, Findlay...?

'Let's hope the new norm means that less really is more.'

Fuel bill gone through the roof

"But there's no way in hell I could afford Jupiter today."

'The recession is over, again.'

"Allow me to introduce Recession. Recession is here to stay."

"Greetings, Earthling - Are you a worker or a drone?"

Early Attempt at Quantitative Easing.

"True, a salary cap on Wall Street may limit the talent pool, but, on the other hand, if they get any more talented we'll all be broke."

'I wonder how the economy is doing.'

Money god

'Okay, let the minutes show we're not absconding with the money until the economy improves...'

Golden parachutes inc. - 'Our pleas for bail-out funds were ignored.'

"We need a market icon that reflects the ridiculous market conditions..."

'The reason I have been able to keep my job through these turbulent times, is that I welcome change, especially if it's from a vending machine.'

The Euro - R.I.P.

"Consumer confidence remains high as long as we keep them distracted buying stuff."

'Wait a minute....!

'...and the Nikkei closed down on the day.'

'My firm has scrutinised your budget and determined you could save a fortune by sacking us...that'll be £300,000 please!'

Investments.

'I'd recommend against investing in hog futures - what sort of future could a hog have?'

Euro Bait

"It's this trend that leads us to believe we should supplement our oil commodities with investments in some of the Earth's rich vinegar and crouton reserves."

'You wouldn't threaten your bank manager...er...maybe...'