The Monoline/Credit Default Swap Nexus (Not for the Fainthearted)

(nakedcapitalism.com)

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2008-01-15

': what happens if we start witnessing counterparty failure on top of mere required default payments? He sees the bond insurers like Ambac and MBIA as the most probable flash points, and the resulting damage in the ballpark of $400 billion.'

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