Economy Jun 09 If Banks Still Followed Mark-to-Market Rules, What Would Their Losses Look Like? Question: What is the actual amount that banks have “lost” if banks still had to follow mark-to-market rules? My understanding is that our large banks would be insolvent by almost a trillion dollars if they had to declare what…
Economy May 07 'Stress Tests' Find 10 Big Banks Need $75 Billion The Obama administration's much-anticipated "stress-test" results found that 10 of the nation's 19 biggest banks need a total of about $75 billion in new capital to withstand losses if the recession worsens. By Admin, PBS News Hour