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$20 Billion Bailout For Citigroup

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“The federal government agreed Sunday night to rescue Citigroup Inc. by helping to absorb potentially hundreds of billions of dollars in losses on toxic assets on its balance sheet and injecting fresh capital into the troubled financial giant. The agreement marks a new phase in government efforts to stabilize U.S. banks and securities firms. After injecting nearly $300 billion of capital into financial institutions, federal officials now appear to be willing to help shoulder bad assets, on a targeted basis, from specific institutions.” [Link]

Citigroup To Cut 50,000 Jobs

“Citigroup Inc revealed plans to cut 52,000 jobs by early next year in a dramatic move to restore the No. 2 U.S. bank to health as it combats mounting debt losses and sagging economies worldwide. The reductions announced on Monday by Chief Executive Vikram Pandit will affect 15 percent of Citigroup’s work force, and are in addition to 23,000 jobs eliminated between January and September.” [Link]