gloom and doom

noun
an account or prediction of adversity, especially in economic or business affairs; bad news: a trade journal full of gloom and doom about next year's trends.

Related forms
gloom-and-doom, adjective
gloom-and-doom·er, noun
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Opponents then predicted gloom and doom for the industry should the proposed
  reforms be enacted.
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