After all, it is said, the huge debt overhang from the country's rotten banking system and the actuarial deceit of its postal- and insurer-based retirement systems is just Japan owing itself.

FORBES: The Panic Spreads

After all, it is said, the huge debt overhang from the country's rotten banking system and the actuarial deceit of its postal- and insurer-based retirement systems is just a case of Japan owing itself.

FORBES: The Panic Spreads

For AIG, the removal of the overhang created by having the Treasury Department as top shareholder may allow it to make up some ground after years of trading at a substantial discount to peers.

FORBES: U.S. Wraps Up AIG Bailout With $7.6B Stock Sale, Touts $22.7B Return