Things go back five days ago, Wall Street.

In order to find out the truth about Standard & Poor's statement on US sovereign debt, Andrew . Brian made a special trip from Washington to personally visit Douglas, the president of Standard & Poor's. Peterson.

Although Republicans are the biggest suspects, Andrew . Brian always had a hunch that there might be someone else behind the whole thing.

"Welcome, Mr. Brian."

In his spacious office, Douglas personally met with Andrew Brown. Brian, "Is there anything you can do?" ”

"Here's the thing!"

Andrew. After a slight groan, Brian asked tactfully, "Your company threatened to downgrade the U.S. sovereign debt at the beginning of the month, and the president expressed great concern about this matter, and specially sent me to ask your company what is the basis for this statement?" ”

He was afraid that his name would not be enough, so he moved out of the president as soon as he came up.

"Really?"

Douglas then put on a smiling face, "If I'm not mistaken, the basis for the adjustment of the sovereign rating of the United States has been made in the announcement. If Mr. Bryan doesn't understand, and I don't bother to say it again, the congressional issue of the debt ceiling raises our concerns, and if the two sides can't reach an agreement on the 2nd, then the U.S. Treasury will be considered in default, and that's the biggest factor in our concern about the U.S. sovereign debt rating. ”

"Well, is this answer quite satisfactory? Mr. Brian. ”

After saying that, Douglas spread his hands and asked the other party with a grin.

Seeing such an attitude of the other party, Andrew. Brian was a little annoyed in his heart, knowing that the other party had guessed his intentions, he snorted coldly at the moment. "Do you know how much impact it will have on the market if the U.S. sovereign credit rating is downgraded? ”

"Does this have anything to do with us?"

Seeing that the other party was still intimidating, Douglas also felt a little dissatisfied in his heart, and replied coldly: "Really? But what does that matter to us? Our duty is to evaluate the credit rating of the subject in an objective and fair manner. As for how the market will react. Shouldn't you have caused it? Why do you still want to get a way to shift the blame and blame us for the chaos in the global market? ”

"Know that the constitutional amendment guarantees freedom of speech!"

Finally, Douglas said righteously, "And the United States is a country governed by the rule of law, and if the president feels that there is something wrong with our remarks, he can sue us in court, and we promise to accompany him to the end!" ”

In an instant, he hardened. Naturally, he definitely didn't want to make such a fuss. If it was really the president himself, he would have promised to know everything, but now he is just a presidential aide and there is no way to take Douglas or S&P.

"Objective? Fair? ”

Andrew. Brian sneered and said disdainfully, "Greece, Spain, Italy, Ireland or even Portugal, which credit rating is truly objective?" Not to mention Europe, just the subprime mortgage crisis in '07. When New Century Financial went bankrupt, the credit rating of junk bonds remained at AAA. Do I still need to break the greasy in this? ”

"Don't think I don't know how you guys work. Why, do you think Moody's escaped congressional charges, and you can do the same? ”

The atmosphere suddenly became tense,

"Tell me, what the hell do you want to know?"

After a long period of gloomy face, Douglas finally relented. "But you should know the rules, there are some things I won't say."

At the beginning of the accusations against Moody's in the US Congress, Douglas was very clear about the tricks behind it, and it was not only the freedom of speech guaranteed by the constitutional amendment that could be resolved by compromise. That is, if he is not convinced today, it is very likely that there will be a catastrophe against their company in the future.

He wasn't scared though. But with the mentality that more is better than less, I decided to bow my head.

"That's the right way to talk!"

Andrew. Brian was so proud in his heart that he couldn't help but glance at the other party, and then said meaningfully, "What we want to know is who is planning after this incident and what is the purpose." Don't tell me, you planned this by yourself, although I know that you are professionals, but because of the peculiarities of the industry, you have long been combined with various interest groups. There is no interest behind the whole thing, I will never believe it, and you don't want to use this excuse to perfunctory me. ”

“……”

Douglas was silent for a long time, and replied with the same meaning, "I still say the same thing, there are some things that violate professional ethics, and I will not answer." ”

Of course, the implication of his words is, on the one hand, that he can answer what does not violate professional ethics; In addition, his failure to answer does not mean that he denies it.

Andrew. Brian keenly grasped this information, and was overjoyed in his heart, and immediately asked without hesitation, "Regarding the planning of the whole thing, is it behind the Republicans?" ”

"Republican?"

Douglas frowned, then relaxed, "So you suspect us of being involved in politics!" ”

While S&P has long been a loyal Republican supporter, it has not been deeply involved in Washington politics. So when Douglas heard that Andrew . After Brian's words, he was very stunned at first, but the next moment he thought of his political position, and he was a little relieved.

"That's not right!"

But Andrew. Brian was so shrewd, as soon as he saw Douglas's attitude, he immediately realized that his guess was in the wrong direction, and he didn't give the other party time to think at the moment, and asked again, "Since it's not the Republican side, then the political factor is ruled out." So there are other interest groups behind the whole thing, who are they? ”

“……”

The corners of Douglas's mouth twitched for a long time, but he did not speak. But his expression unmistakably told the other party that he was right.

"Is it an investment bank or a fund?"

Andrew. Brian slapped his head, suddenly realized, and began to ask in another way, "In the fund." Is it a hedge fund or a public fund? ”

"They're rich, and they're offering a price that we can't refuse."

After thinking about it for a while, Douglas finally spoke, "And their research on macro funds is unsurpassed, which is particularly admirable." ”

Naturally, this sentence is clearly told to the other party. This group of people must be hedge funds, no doubt.

"So, I get it!"

Andrew. Brian naturally understood what the other party was trying to express, and after a long time of silent thought in his heart, he then asked, "Is it a foreigner or a native?" ”

He couldn't believe it at this time, because he was getting closer and closer to the goal he had guessed, which made him shudder.

Throughout, he believed that the Bell Stone clique was a tool of the U.S. government, but now it was faintly out of control. He even wanted to take a bite back, which he didn't expect at all.

As soon as he thought of this, he was not only frightened, but also angry in his heart for no reason.

"This ......"

Douglas pondered for a moment, then finally said, "All I can tell you is that this is a figure that rises like a comet. In addition, they are a team from last year to this year. All kinds of wars have been burned all over the world. If my guess is correct, they should be the biggest winners in the market right now. ”

The hint is obvious enough.

"I see!"

From last year to now. Isn't it the Bell Stone gang that ignites the flames of war all over the world? Andrew. Brian suddenly understood, and immediately felt a chill in his heart, but then a question came to his mind, "What are they doing this for?" Is it just to challenge the authority of the U.S. government? ”

"Challenging the authority of the U.S. government?"

Douglas was stunned. Then he asked in confusion, "They wouldn't be so stupid as to dare to challenge the authority of the government." No, no, no. It's impossible. As far as I know, they're doing this for another crazy market. ”

Standard & Poor's is not clear about the relationship between Bell Stone and the U.S. government, but so far Douglas has not revealed the identity of the other party, so naturally it is not a violation of professional ethics, so he is at ease when he discloses this information.

At this time, he just wanted to send the other party away as soon as possible, so he didn't think deeply. At this time, if he has a little thought, he will find Andrew. Brian's face was twitching rapidly, and it was clear that the other party's mental activity was intense.

"Another crazy market?"

Andrew. Brian barely steadied himself, put on a calm posture, and continued to ask, "So, they're not targeting the U.S. government. It's interesting, but I don't know which market they're targeting. ”

"Hey, hey!"

Douglas chuckled twice, didn't speak, rolled up his sleeves, revealing the golden Rolex on his arm, and nodded seemingly nonchalantly on the surface.

"It turned out to be the gold market!"

The hint is so obvious, Andrew. Brian still didn't understand the truth, immediately slapped his head, and suddenly realized, "It seems that they have a lot of ambitions, and they want to make a lot of money in the gold futures market." ”

"Not bad!"

Douglas grinned and sighed with a sense of concern, "These guys are so powerful, I don't know how they do it, but they have made a lot of money in the gold market, and there is even a guy who became the most profitable fund manager last year, who would have thought that they would make a lot of money in this market." ”

As he spoke, his envy overflowed.

"Paulson!"

Andrew. Brian's eyes lit up and he blurted out, "John. Last year, Paulson earned more than $5 billion, much of it in the gold market. With that said, I can finally be sure who this team is. ”

"I didn't say anything!"

Douglas's face changed drastically, and he waved his hand hurriedly, and hurriedly explained, "I didn't say anything, these are just your personal guesses. ”

"Naturally!"

For this slippery behavior, Andrew. Brian reluctantly squeezed out a smile and released kindness at the other party, but as soon as he turned his head, a vicious and vicious expression immediately appeared on his face.

Whatever their ultimate goal, they are challenging the authority of the U.S. government, and that is unquestionable, and unforgivable.

Be sure to teach them a lesson!

"I'm Andrew the President. Brian! ”

As soon as he walked out of the S&P building, Andrew . Brian immediately pulled out the phone and called the top head of the Secret Service, "I need to seconded a few people to monitor some people." Yes, now! ”

After some arrangement, Andrew. Brian began to pay attention to the changes in the gold market, and the result was naturally a jaw-dropping market, and the price of gold rose wildly in a short period of time, even approaching the $2,000 mark at one point. This crazy scene shocked him, an outsider.

Immediately afterwards, the unexpected appearance of another group of people made him feel that the whole thing was tricky. But soon, a plan to lead the way to the east quietly appeared in his mind. (To be continued.) )

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