I think it will have an impact, although it might be hard to measure.
It's not just the 5000 that are laid off (are they all in KW?), but every employee of that company will be less likely to buy a house or upgrade if that was in their plans.
There are probably other companies in the area that rely heavily on RIMM, so those employees might be thinking more conservatively as well.
It's not just the 5000 that are laid off (are they all in KW?), but every employee of that company will be less likely to buy a house or upgrade if that was in their plans.
There are probably other companies in the area that rely heavily on RIMM, so those employees might be thinking more conservatively as well.