No region was spared from the deterioration in housing starts
Sales over the past 12 months are down a crippling 21.6%
Bankruptcies are a serious risk, Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell says
20.5 million jobs vanished during the month
The issuance is part of nearly US$3T in borrowing this quarter
Despite loss, CEO remains optimistic about the future
Production, new orders, hiring and export orders all fell
In March, sales were down more than 15%
Video game makers and consumer staples have gained ground
The deterioration of sales outpaced the decline that took place during the depths of the Great Recession