Financial Forecasting Gifts

'Tech's working on it to also predict, future market regulations.'

The end of the economy is coming!

'As you can see here our downward trend exceeded even the expectations of the people who make our graphs.'

'Unless I'm misinterpreting the signs gentleman we are fast approachign the status of a non profit organization.'

'The fiscal cliff and debt ceiling are scaring people. I see lots of traders going to emerging markets.'

"In hindsight, it looks like I didn't have enough foresight."

'The phone is my direct line to Janet Yellen.'

'I wonder if I can increase its range?'

"Economists have predicted eight of the last five recessions."

'Why oh why...what have we done? Woe and more woe, we're doomed!'

"For my next trick, I shall turn four consecutive quarters of losses into a positive outlook going forward."

'Sure - it looks good now but, what about a year from now? What if the bottom drops out? Huh!?'

Recycling bin for 'short term business plans'

A look ahead

'Of course I remember you. You're Parker, the best man from the financial forecast department. Why do you ask?'

Negative bar is taped onto bar graph in business meeting.

Art Guidelines

"Fred's calculating what future natural catastrophes he can ignore based on his probably life span."

"Unfortunately, the consumer was not as demanding as we had hoped."

"I'll show you our growth projections but only if you promise not to snicker."

"Of course this'll be a great year. The data, sales projections, customer surveys, and my mom all think so."

European currency on the edge.

'Too late...looks like they've already been pillaged.'

"This paw has you meeting a lovely poodle, an enchantress who will win your heart... but look, here, this is telling me she's lousy with fleas."

"An early spring was just a prediction- I can't actually control the weather!"

Businessman in suit on beach with financial report and eyes cut out viewing impending storm.

'Ho,ho,ho, but can you be more specific?'

'Call the boss! We're in trouble!'

Indigenous knowledge vs. climate projections and weather forecasts.

'You shouldn't have taken that personal pension.' 'You shouldn't have taken that endowment mortgage.' 'When do you get your free tv license?' Job's comforters, today.

'I can see a visit to the vet, but, oh my, no more kids after that!...'

'I used to work for the Treasury Department, but there's no future in economic forecasts.'

"I don't like the look of this."

"We may have to rob from the rich AND the poor."

"What's the final episode of 'Seinfeld' about?""It's about nothing."