I don't know about everywhere else (my guess is, it's got to be similar), a recession in the middle of a presidential campaign is rarely good for the incumbent, so if it manages to come before November, 2020, we will probably see a Democrat president. If it waits, then Trump will more likely be he winner again.

Since they've digitized everything, they seem to have a little bit better control over things as far as keeping things afloat. I marvel at it, as much as I wish they would leave well enough alone.