Several of the worldâs biggest banks are in talks to put up about $75 billion in a backup fund that could be used to buy risky mortgage securities and other assets, a move designed to ease pressure on a crucial part of the credit markets that threatens the broader economy.
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http://www.nytimes.com/2007/10/14/business/14bank.html
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