"We Need to Proceed Carefully in the Upcoming Months Because

Multiple Choice

"We need to proceed carefully in the upcoming months because economic indicators suggest a downturn in the market."Which of the following is the BEST paraphrase of this statement?

A) "Everyone should tread lightly because there's trouble ahead."
B) "The way things are going, we might as well write off the next quarter."
C) "Don't be surprised if there are layoffs in a few months."
D) "This is probably a good time to start polishing our résumés."
E) "Since the economy may worsen, let's take care in the near future."