On the recordJuly 9, 2024
Frankly, when I read about this, it triggered my PTSD from the AIG situation with credit default swaps during the financial crisis.
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congress.govFrankly, when I read about this, it triggered my PTSD from the AIG situation with credit default swaps during the financial crisis.
Foster expresses concern over potential risks reminiscent of the AIG crisis.
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