What's happening to the economy?

With gloom about the economy beginning to overshadow even sunny San Jose, more and more folks are concerned about what's really happening, how long it will last, and how the downturn will impact already-stretched working families.

This week WPUSA will post a blog entry each day on one aspect of the economy - housing, cost of living, the state of the middle class, and more.

Lots of new data and studies have recently come out that may shed some light on both the immediate recession and longer-term trends. We'll try to hit the highlights. Check back for updates.