Global Equity Markets: escape From Sub Prime The reactions in the global equity markets due to the Fed's 50 bps rate cut on 18th August and 25bps cut subsequently in late September 18th were appealing to both the investor community as well as to the financial institutions across the world. Investment bankers, credit originators as well as lenders sought relief from the credit squeeze that soon followed the US sub prime debacle. Apart from...... Similar Editorial : by Gary Whittaker. | Source : Loan Home Re Finance