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To: MythMan who wrote (394867)9/24/2009 7:49:41 AM
From: Giordano Bruno  Respond to of 436258
 
Slumlord

So far, the Fed's net buying of mortgage-backed securities totals nearly $850 billion, or about 80% of securities issued this year by entities like Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.

Since these agencies bought nearly all new mortgages made this year, the central bank has effectively acquired most of the home loans made in the U.S.

WSJ



To: MythMan who wrote (394867)9/24/2009 10:56:37 AM
From: Terry Maloney  Read Replies (1) | Respond to of 436258
 
This could be interesting. You testifying? <g>

house.gov



To: MythMan who wrote (394867)9/24/2009 11:19:58 AM
From: Trumptown  Read Replies (1) | Respond to of 436258
 
Say it ain't so...

finance.yahoo.com!-The-Economy-Is-Getting-Worse-Not-Better-Schiff-Says?tickers=%5EDJI,%5EGSPC,SPY,DIA,TBT,UDN,GLD&sec=topStories&pos=9&asset=&ccode=