The first half of 2009 had something for everyone who follows the economy-from rising unemployment to a massive fall (and equally massive rebound) in stock prices. NBR's review of this tumultuous period begins with a look at the recession's impact on the domestic auto industry, which culminated in the bankruptcies of Chrysler and General Motors. The program then turns to the ups-and-downs of stocks. A discussion of whether the comeback that began after March 7th marked the start of a new "Bull Market." And focus on hard assets. We will also note the turnaround in the prices of many commodities, which some observers say could signal inflation ahead.