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Bank Shares Decline as Merrill Says Crisis Isn't Over (Update3) – Bloomberg

Posted on August 13th, 2008 in US Mortgage

Bank Shares Decline as Merrill Says Crisis Isn't Over (Update3)
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Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac each lost more than 80 percent of their value amid speculation the two largest US mortgage buyers may not have enough capital to …

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