Given the plunge in worldwide markets, the theory that the Asian and EU markets have somehow become decoupled from the US is not proving a viable hypothesis. Decoupling implies that these markets now stand alone and can move independently of the world’s most active economy. I have to wonder when the pundits will realize that we have a world economy that is one huge interdependent eco-system. It’s not something you can isolate yourself from regardless of your political or ethical leanings- it’s just out there growing connections every minute, a classic network in the making.