Even in England!

The US subprime market isn't just spilling over, it's rippling all the way across the sea to London.  The Guardian reported today that the pound took a fall because a major bank had been forced to borrow $1.6 billion pounds to "see it through a cash-flow problem related to the US sub-prime mortgage crisis."  I'm sure the Brits appreciate our export.  The article has some great international info for those who follow both the US and European money markets.

Here's the full article: http://business.guardian.co.uk/markets/story/0,,2159419,00.html

 

3 Comments on Even in England!

great post! helpful information I look forward to your next post!! All the best.

08/30/2007 03:11 PM by Hank Myers (Hank M. Real Estate)


That's the global economy.  Even the Brits are heavily-invested in our mortgage-backed securities.

08/30/2007 03:12 PM by Madeline Island Realty - Eric Kodner Sells Madeline Island


Nice post. 

There was a dutch bank that had a similar problem.  The biggest problem of the sub-prime fallout in that foreign countries are huge investors in amercian debt, be it Treasuries, CMO's, etc.  I think many of these countries feel de-frauded by Wall Street passing off subprime debt as AAA rated debts.

08/30/2007 03:31 PM by Michael Byrne (Gateway Funding Diversified Mortgage Services)


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