Recession Briefing: 7.8

What you need to know today to survive and thrive in the recession.

Many of America’s high-end wineries are reeling from the economic downturn, as even wealthy drinkers slash spending on fine wines. (Wall Street Journal)

The recession is increasing the number of deaths from suicide, murder and heart attacks — but cutting the number of people killed in road accidents. (Financial Times)

The weak economy and a limp housing market have meant that many more people in this ordinarily footloose nation are staying put, unable to sell their homes, find a job, or just too uncertain about what the future may hold. (MSNBC)