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But the most important aspect is on the banking industry, where there are huge positions that look like (X-X0). X0 may rise, which is a problem, but the bigger
by mdda 15y ago
But the most important aspect is on the banking industry, where there are huge positions that look like (X-X0). X0 may rise, which is a problem, but the bigger issue is that the overall size of this type of bet can be enormous, because it's overall AAA. Suddenly, a fundamental assumption underlying a lot of these trades has been shattered, and will force people to unwind losing positions... And the banking system wasn't a picture of health before.