by Calculated Risk on 9/06/2008 09:08:00 AM
Saturday, September 06, 2008
Fannie and Freddie
More details will leak out today, but the plan will probably be announced Sunday afternoon a few hours before the Asian markets open. (like with Bear Stearns). I wonder if the Fed will make some sort of announcement too ...
Stories (some contradictory on the Preferred shares):
Bloomberg: Paulson Plans to Bring Fannie, Freddie Under Government Control
WSJ: U.S. Near Deal on Fannie, Freddie
WaPo: U.S. Nears Rescue Plan For Fannie And Freddie
NY Times: U.S. Rescue Seen at Hand for 2 Mortgage Giants
LA Times: Fannie, Freddie takeover possible