Citi has the deposit base to soften their blow just like JPM, BofA and Wachovia.
Wells Fargo (not much Invest Banking operations though) seems to be the only major bank that doesn't have much exposure to sub prime. Althouth they do have the slight issue of their concentration in Cali and the surrounding markets. Buffet has been increasing his share in the company.
Yes most of them seem to have gone in way over thier head.
I suspect Citi of not coming clean yet though. I don't expect them to fail or anything that dramatic but wouldn't be surprised if they have to run back to those Middle Eastern or Chinese funds for some cash again.
"It is easier to build strong children than to repair broken men" - Frederick Douglass
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