Fears About Economy Increase

Major banks and mortgage companies yesterday sharply accelerated an industry consolidation that is set to change the landscape of American lending, while a convergence of events exposed fresh worries about the U.S. economy.
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Anthony Faiola and Tomoeh Murakami Tse

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