Topic: Sheila Baer

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Qaeda CEO
Episode 314 2:10:48 - 2:13:17

314: Qaeda CEO

Greek Economic Collapse, Systemic Banking Risk

The potential collapse of the Greek economy is discussed as a systemic risk to the US banking system. FDIC Chairman Sheila Baer expressed concern over hundreds of billions in debt held by US and European banks, with $30 billion in Greek debt specifically held by American institutions. Analysts fear a "contagion" that could lead to a massive bailout or a tightening of global credit markets.