The economy has been on a roller coaster ride for some time but the past year was particularly devastating as the nation saw the DJIA showings dramatically fluctuate from one day to the next. This image depicts the yo-yo effect it has had on the market throughout 2008. Without predicting or being judgmental one wonders if we can expect more of the same in 2009 or is change for the better brewing?

The image was generated and tweaked in Studio Artist with adjustments in Photoshop. The colors, often associated with death and sympathy, do not inspire hope but intentionally depict the bleak and ominous outcome the economy has exhibited to date.