And if the inflationary school is right, corporate bond yields will soar (and prices plummet) along with government bonds.So bond investors might face apocalypse, but predicting timing is tricky.
Emmerich's people don't face apocalypse by getting drunk or having sex; they merely set about planning "the most important schedule in the history of mankind," which happens to be the most boring phrase in the history of American cinema.
In the heavily embargoed Century 2009, out this week, they arrive in the present day, where they are facing apocalypse and the foretold birth of the antichrist – who, it turns out, has a hidden scar and a mentor named Riddle.
With towering performances all round, anchored by Edward James Olmos and Mary McDonnell (two people you'd really like to be running things if we're ever facing apocalypse) it was some of the most breathtaking, passionate and emotional drama that TV has ever given us.
Petitions were swiftly posted on Change.org demanding studio Warner Bros change its mind or face imminent apocalypse.
Doug Fitch, the director, created a gaudy, antic production, deploying live animation to evoke Ligeti's tale of political intrigue and sexual perversion in the face of apocalypse.
It has been suggested that, if the Conservatives lose, Cameron will face the apocalypse, or at least a leadership challenge, with Owen Paterson, the right-wing former environment, food and rural affairs secretary, cast in the role of "stalking badger".
Similarly dependent on its actors' comic energies is This is the End (Sony, 15), an intentionally sketchy goof-off in which Hollywood's current frat pack – James Franco, Seth Rogen, Michael Cera and the like, all playing themselves – face the apocalypse armed only with a generous supply of dick jokes.
You won't need to face the apocalypse alone; Rick, Daryl, Michonne and all your favorite characters from AMC's The Walking Dead will fight by your side.
Apparently, the only way to face the apocalypse is in Downward Facing Dog.
As incumbent leader of her village, Moana sets off to restore the heart of goddess Te Feti, or else face environmental apocalypse.
