The gravity of the situation is underlined when the US government steps in to bail out mortgage lenders Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. Several European banks also experience difficulties.
Olukorra tõsidusest annab märku asjaolu, et USA valitsus sekkub hüpoteeklaenuandjate Fannie Mae ja Freddie Mac abistamiseks. Ka mitmed Euroopa pangad on raskustes.