Fed Should Have Saved Lehman, Former CFO Hintz Says

The video discusses Lehman Brothers' role in the mortgage market and its financial strategies leading up to the 2008 crisis. It highlights Lehman's reliance on leverage and short-term funding, and its risky bet during the crisis. The collapse of Lehman had significant impacts on employees and the financial markets. The video also analyzes the Federal Reserve's decision not to save Lehman and the resulting market uncertainty.

What was one of the main reasons Lehman Brothers was considered a major player in the financial markets?

• Its leadership in the automotive industry

• Its dominance in the mortgage market

• Its focus on retail banking

• Its involvement in the technology sector

What was Lehman Brothers' strategic bet in 2007 during the financial crisis?

• That gold prices would fall

• That the stock market would recover quickly

• That the mortgage market collapse was an opportunity

• That technology stocks would rise

What was a significant factor in Lehman Brothers' downfall?

• Its focus on international expansion

• Its investment in renewable energy

• Its belief in the stability of secured financing

• Its reliance on long-term funding

What was the general reaction of the financial community after Lehman's collapse?

• Excitement about new opportunities

• Fear and uncertainty

• Indifference to the situation

• Optimism about market recovery

What is debated regarding the Federal Reserve's actions during Lehman's collapse?

• Whether they should have supported the automotive industry

• Whether they should have focused on the stock market

• Whether they should have intervened to prevent the collapse

• Whether they should have increased interest rates