There is a high degree of uncertainty, and it is impossible to say when the tide will turn. A few very recent indicators, mainly for the USA, are slightly more positive than they have been for some time, but it is still too early to talk of an economic spring. All over the world, economic policies have been eased significantly.
Policy interest rates are historically low in many countries, and fiscal policies are highly expansionary. This is also the case in Denmark. The fiscal-policy initiatives taken in Denmark amount to kr. 20 billion in both 2009 and 2010.