I hope this article is correct. It's an interesting read and I think the logic is sound. I suspect there will be a lag between the low oil prices and spending. I think this recession has been pretty tough on people and I think it will take people some time to recover from the shock, pay off debt, and regain some confidence before they start spending. In any case, I think oil getting hammered is a good thing - far too high for far too long. Let's hope 2015 is a better year - I can't imagine it being much worse.