While John Donahoe attributed this downturn to a general economic slowdown in its key markets around the globe, some analysts and eBay customers believed it was indicative of deeper problems.
Wakati John Donahoe kuhusishwa na mtikisiko huu kwa kuporomoka kwa ujumla kiuchumi kwenye masoko makuu duniani kote, baadhi ya wachambuzi na wateja eBay waliamini ilikuwa dalili ya matatizo zaidi.