[kj] OT : Sub prime crisis hits Japan

[pssyche23]

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> Sub-prime Crisis in Japan

>

> Following the problems in the sub-prime lending market in America and the

> run on Northern Rock in the UK, uncertainty has now hit Japan.

>

> In the last 7 days the Origami Bank has folded, the Sumo Bank has gone

> belly up and the Bonsai Bank announced plans to cut some of its branches.

>

> Yesterday, it was announced that the Karaoke Bank is up for sale and will

> likely go for a song while today shares in the Kamikaze Bank were 

> suspended

> after they nose-dived.

>

> While the Samurai Bank is soldiering on following sharp cutbacks, the 

> Ninja

> Bank is reported to have taken a hit, but they remain in the black.

>

> Furthermore, 500 staff at the Karate Bank got the chop and analysts report

> that there is something fishy going on at the Sushi Bank where it is 

> feared

> that staff may get a raw deal.

>



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