Chapter 935 Paulson wants to stand up
Hearing Yang Jing talk about John Paulson coming, Henry also laughed.
Henry is almost seventy years old this year, but his body is just like Old Mike, and he can be described as "old and stronger".
And people like them are really becoming more and more demonic as they get older, especially the analysis of market trends, which is even more amazing. If Yang Jing hadn't come from the future, he would have admired this level-level investment master of old monsters now.
"Yes, with this little Paulson in front of him, the old Paulson's eyes won't pay much attention to us, and we can be much more relaxed. BOSS, I think after this wave of market is completely over, you can award this little Paulson a medal..."
Several people burst into laughter.
The Paulson that Henry mentioned was naturally the younger John Paulson. John Paulson, born in 1955, was nearly twenty years younger than Henry, so Henry could naturally call him Paulson Jr.
As for Paulson, he is naturally Henry Paulson, who just served as the US Treasury Secretary. Henry Paulson is more than ten years younger than Henry, but he is nine years older than John Paulson, so he is called Paulson by Henry.
These two Paulsons are now well-known in the US real estate market. One is former Goldman Sachs chairman and CEO. He just served as the US Treasury Secretary last year and is now worried about the subprime mortgage crisis. The other is Paulson, who is taking advantage of the subprime mortgage crisis to make a fortune. The two are actually at an opposition level.
During his tenure as Goldman Sachs chairman, Paulson made Goldman Sachs so prosperous. He was a well-deserved leader on Wall Street in the early 20th century. However, when he became the US Treasury Secretary, he was overwhelmed by the sudden subprime mortgage crisis. But he was powerless to do anything about this loan crisis. How could he bear it?
Therefore, Old Paulson naturally wanted to kill the chicken and scare the monkey. However, although this little Paulson made a fortune in the national crisis, he did not have any illegal operations. This is the legitimate benefit of others, and even Old Paulson had no choice.
David also smiled and said, "I heard that Henry Paulson invited John Paulson to talk a few days ago, but there was no result at all. Obviously, our Treasury Master has no way to take John Paulson."
Henry nodded and said, "So, our Treasury Secretary obviously wants to find another chicken to kill. This subprime mortgage crisis was actually caused by those greedy guys on Wall Street. This was also the credit of Paulson. Before he became Treasury Secretary, their Goldman Sachs had been making trouble in the real estate market. Now he is the Treasury Secretary, but he doesn't recognize the debt. He wants to put shit on others' heads, which is unauthorized."
Cesar said coldly, "Does these senior officials from the federal government have any shame?"
"Haha, this is called shameless and shameless. Let's see who can win the final victory!"
Yang Jing shook his head and said, "There will be no winners in this subprime mortgage crisis. If so, then we still have that John Paulson."
Several people gave Yang Jing a thumbs up, saying this was so exciting!
David asked a little worriedly: "BOSS, now Henry Paulson is like a mad dog, wanting to find a partner who can establish his authority. Do you think he will find us?"
This subprime mortgage crisis is caused by the real estate market and not speculation in the stock market, so the SEC has no right to investigate these investment institutions. However, the US Treasury Department can investigate them, especially when the new Treasury Secretary first took office, he would not be able to hold back his face if Old Paulson didn't find a target to establish his authority. Maybe the Treasury Secretary's throne would be kicked away by Bush Jr.
Of course, there is a reason for Bush to get angry. I asked you, Paulson, to serve as my finance minister. I just took a fancy to your ability to make things happen on Wall Street, but you are so good that you became my finance minister, but you did not make any contribution. It also brought me a subprime mortgage crisis. If you can't handle this, you should hurry up and get out!
In fact, Paulson, the old man, did not sit firmly in the position of Finance Minister. As soon as O'Hei Tan came up, he immediately fired him. Among them, the subprime mortgage crisis was the main reason for his dismissal.
Yang Jing shook his head and said, "Old Paulson can't find out what we have on our heads. Not to mention that our funds are scattered around the world, Old Paulson has no way to investigate. Just one little Paulson can attract half of Old Paulson's attention. In addition, Old Paulson is very clear about the main intention of causing this subprime mortgage crisis, which is the greedy investment institutions on Wall Street. Therefore, even if he wants to establish his authority, I think he will use a large investment bank on Wall Street to establish his authority."
Henry and the others thought for a while after hearing this, Cesar asked: "BOSS, would Old Paulson attack Bear Stearns or Merrill Lynch?"
Yang Jing smiled, "Who can tell this matter accurately? Anyway, if I were Old Paulson, I would definitely use a large investment bank with enough weight to establish my authority. One is to establish my authority, and the other is for Mr. Bush Jr. The subprime mortgage crisis is unavoidable, and the global financial crisis caused by the subprime mortgage crisis is unavoidable. No matter who it is, it can no longer save the current situation. Old Paulson is not good either. However, he can use one of the initiators of the subprime mortgage crisis to establish his authority. Look, the subprime mortgage crisis is caused by these guys, and I will punish them well!"
David asked curiously: "BOSS, what do you think Old Paulson will do?"
"What will you do? It's not simple! One is to be acquired, and the other is to go bankrupt directly! If you don't do this, it will not be enough to establish authority and public anger." Yang Jing said expressionlessly.
"BOSS, who do you think Old Paulson will attack? Goldman Sachs, Citi, **** or Morgan Stanley?" David asked curiously.
Yang Jing shook his head and said, "It should be impossible for Goldman Sachs. After all, Paulson, the old man came from Goldman Sachs. Although Goldman Sachs contributed a huge amount of strength this subprime mortgage crisis, I think Paulson, the old man, should not take action against Goldman Sachs."
After a pause, Yang Jing continued: "As for Citi and Morgan, even if Old Paulson wants to attack them, he doesn't have the courage. Whether it is Citi or Morgan, neither Old Paulson can move, he doesn't have the energy yet."
This is not something Yang Jing said nonsense. Whether it is Citi or Morgan, let alone Paulson, even if Bush and Bush are stacked up, they will not dare to move! Do you really think that the top ten consortiums in the United States are just making fun of it? Especially Morgan and Citi, which are deeply rooted in old consortiums, not to mention you are a small treasurer, even the president of the United States, they can easily replace it!
Whoever dares to attack Citigroup and Morgan is simply a mouse who serves as a escort for Cat!
Henry nodded and said, "BOSS is very reasonable. BOSS, then old Paulson can only attack those who have no foundation?"
"It should be! I guess Merrill Lynn and Lehman Brothers may be the targets of Old Paulson."
Cesar asked in confusion: "BOSS, can't a new century financial company satisfy Old Paulson? It's the second largest subprime mortgage company in the United States after all."
Yang Jing shook his head and said, "A mere new century financial company is not enough. Old Paulson will definitely win an investment bank with enough weight."
After hearing this, the few people were a little silent.
"This is actually reflected in Bear Stearns." Yang Jing looked at several of his unspeakable subordinates and continued to explain, "Bear Stearns himself is the fifth largest investment bank in the United States, but in March this year, this investment bank with a scale of more than 100 billion US dollars was acquired by **** for $236 million. This is not without the result of the old Paulson establishing his power!"
Henry and the others were shocked.
Although the scale of New Century Financial Company that went bankrupt last year is not small, it is still a huge gap compared to Bear Stearns. However, Bear Stearns, an investment bank with a scale of $100 billion, was acquired by **** for a total of $236 million per share. If this were put before, it would have been something that would have never been imagined. You must know that one month before Bear Stearns was acquired, Bear Stearns' stock price was still more than $90 per share!
But this strange thing happened like this, and the Ministry of Finance didn't care about it. If there was no old Paulson's instructions, who would have the letter from his sister?
Henry nodded and said, "BOSS's words make sense. Now there are Merrill Lynch and Lehman Brothers. It depends on which of these two investment banks is faster. But I am more optimistic about Merrill Lynch. As for Lehman Brothers..." Henry shook his head and did not speak again.
Cesar also nodded and said, "Merry Lynch and Bank of America are fighting fiercely now. I think Merrill Lynch is likely to sell itself to Bank of America, thus avoiding the tragic fate of Bear Stearns. As for Lehman Brothers, I'm afraid there is really no takeover."
Cesar's guess is actually very accurate. Others don't know these things, but Yang Jing, who has been shuttled back from the future, is very clear about what happened at this critical node.
The subprime mortgage crisis broke out to its peak. At the climax, Merrill Lynch decisively took the initiative, even if he sold himself at a low price, but he still kept the Merrill Lynch's signature.
If nothing unexpected happens, Merrill Lynch will reach an agreement with Bank of America a month later to sell itself to Bank of America at a low price of one-third of Merrill Lynch’s market value a year ago, which is $44 billion.
However, Lehman Brothers, the world's number one investment bank, eventually went bankrupt because no one took over.
Merrill Lynn and Lehman Brothers, the last laugh was Merrill Lynn, while Lehman Brothers, who had a century-old history, ended in bankruptcy.
Lehman Brothers is really the most unlucky investment bank that was used by Old Paulson to establish his authority.
Although Merrill Lynch has not been acquired by Bank of America and Lehman Brothers has not gone bankrupt, Yang Jing knows all this.
Chapter completed!