Pimco’s Gross: Fannie, Freddie Bailout is Likely Rather Than Imminent
Wednesday, August 20th, 2008Gross also essentially said federal regulators will delay the bailout until after the election, if possible.
Gross also essentially said federal regulators will delay the bailout until after the election, if possible.
Freddie’s spokeswoman said that, as a general rule, the company won’t reveal details of its executives’ meetings or schedules.
On the Foreign Affairs teleconference, Treasury secretary Paulson deflected an AP question about GSEs Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, saying he was only on to talk about China.
When asked whether he was concerned about Asian investors investing less in the US, Paulson stressed that monthly flows are always volatile.
Freddie Mac today priced $3bln of 5yr reference notes to yield 4.172% — 113bps over 5yr Treasuries.
Bid-to-cover: 1.75