v3 Chapter 846： Solomon Brothers enters the game

The Upper East Side of Manhattan, New York, is a favorite residential area for the rich, where many wealthy financial and investment banks gather.

In a mansion in this area, the beautiful light music played through the screen windows, intersecting with the insects in the garden, and the bright moonlight poured down. Looking through the window, the figure in the living room can be vaguely seen.

"John, welcome you!"

Albert Raphael, the owner, raised the goblet, shook the amber wine in the glass, and smiled while looking at John Gufran, who was sitting across from him.

"Hey!"

John Gufran with glasses raised his glass, touched Albert Raphael lightly, smiled and said, "Albert, thank you for your hospitality."

After all, the two toasted and drank together.

On the table, of course, not only Albert Raphael and John Gufran, but also their families.

It's just that their family members will not intervene in their topics. Women talk to women, children and children very freely.

A sumptuous dinner lasted nearly forty minutes, and finally Albert Raphael’s wife and John Gufran’s wife went to tidy the table together, while the children went upstairs to play.

For a while, the living room became quiet again.

Albert Raphael turned on the TV and turned down the sound a bit, and the two drank coffee talking and laughing.

At this moment, news about the American Copper Company was broadcast. John Gufran smiled and looked at Albert Raphael, who happened to also smile at him.

John Gufran admired: "Albert, is this your handwriting?"

Albert Raphael did not answer directly, but shrugged and spread his hands and said, "I said no, do you believe it?"

John Gufran smiled and shook his head: "I don't believe it!"

As the current president of Salomon Brothers, one of the large Wall Street financial companies, he is naturally not unfamiliar with this method. Combined with what happened during this period, he does not believe that this is not the work of Phillip Brothers.

And the initiator is probably the old neighbor in front of him.

"Albert, as far as the current situation is concerned, the strength of this Galaxy Fund should not be underestimated. You have to be careful not to capsize."

John Gufran seems to be joking, but his tone is very serious, obviously he attaches great importance to the Galaxy Fund.

In fact, the same is true. Although he started in the bond department of Salomon Brothers and took over as president after Bill Solomon retired in 1978, it does not mean that he is only proficient in the bond market and not the futures market.

After Salomon Brothers gained a firm foothold in the bond market, in the 1950s and 1960s, it set foot in the field of stock issuance and trading, especially block trading, and under the leadership of Bill Solomon, Salomon Brothers was also one of the main forces in the futures market.

The fighting power shown by the Galaxy Fund today, as well as the financial resources revealed behind it, are enough for John Gufran to regard it as an opponent of the same level.

Although Salomon Brothers is not as strong as Philip Brothers, it can still pose a great threat, so changing to the mysterious Galaxy Fund is no exception.

Who knows if the Galaxy Fund will show more muscles?

Albert Raphael nodded solemnly and said seriously: "John, I don't underestimate this company. This time, I plan to do my best!"

John Gufran was taken aback and looked at Albert Raphael with scorching eyes, and found that the latter looked solemn and did not seem to be joking at all.

Albert Raphael told him this so brightly, what on earth did he want to do?

Several thoughts flashed in John Gufran's mind, and a curiosity arose in his mind.

"Albert, are you sure?"

John Gufran asked.

If at the beginning, Albert Raphael still had full certainty, but the combat effectiveness shown by the Galaxy Fund today makes him a little bit unsure, otherwise he will not use outside tricks to make the US Southern Company and Alcoa sold their company's face, announced the second-quarter financial report a few days in advance, and also released smoke bombs.

And most importantly, if he was really sure, he would not invite John Gufran to his home tonight.

But these can't be said, otherwise how can Salomon Brothers get into the chariot?

So he confidently said: "John, in the US futures market, which company do you think can rival our company?"

"This is the United States. How can a company from a remote country beat us? We will entertain it warmly."

John Gufran listened with a smile, and nodded uncontrollably, making it impossible to see whether he agreed with Albert Raphael.

At this moment, Albert Raphael turned his head and smiled and said, "But!"

"I am not worried about the Galaxy Fund. I am worried that over time, the New York Mercantile Exchange will intervene, and uncontrollable troubles will easily occur at that time."

"John, you should understand my worries. This year gold futures and silver futures have exploded. The futures market has been greatly traumatized. The trading volume of these two major markets has been less than half of the same period last year. The New York Mercantile Exchange definitely does not want advanced Copper futures and aluminum futures have also become sluggish."

"So I plan to end the battle and complete the harvest in the shortest time."

Some rhetoric, the statement is well-founded, and it seems that there is no loophole.

John Gufran didn't point his finger, but smiled and nodded and followed his words and said, "So? Albert, why are you asking me tonight?"

Albert Raphael looked straight, staring into John Gufran’s eyes with scorching eyes, and solemnly stated the true purpose of tonight: "John, I know that Salomon Brothers is still watching. I hope you Understand our determination, don’t stand on the long side, and I don’t mind sharing this feast with you, just like tonight!"

John Gufran looked thoughtful, and Albert Raphael waited quietly.

After a long time, John Gufran came back to his senses and asked a key question: "Albert, before answering your question, I want to know the truth. You must tell me everything."

Albert Raphael nodded and said, "You said."

"Why did Phillip Brothers target the Galaxy Fund? How do you know that the capital of the Galaxy Fund will be so strong? Which consortium is behind the Galaxy Fund?"

John Gufran raised three questions in a row, and then stared into Albert Raphael's eyes.

The latter thought for a while, and said slowly: "I can answer you."

"According to our intelligence, the power behind the Galaxy Fund comes from a small regional consortium named Jiuding Consortium in Xiangjiang Asia. It has certain strength, but it is not strong."

"The reason why we will follow him is because of the request of the Chicago consortium. All these information are provided there."

In order to be safe, Albert Raphael wanted to get Salomon Brothers on board, so he pulled the tiger skin of the Chicago Consortium.

Sure enough, when he heard that the Chicago Consortium had instructed him, John Gufran's expression was shocked.

He has never heard of the Jiuding Consortium, but he knows the power of the Chicago Consortium. Since the Chicago Consortium wants to clean up the Galaxy Fund, the outcome is already doomed. If he joins the short, he will definitely get a share.

wrong!

Now that he is doomed to victory, why does Albert Raphael invite him to join for?

A flash of light suddenly flashed in his mind, making John Gufran, who was already eager to move, instantly awake. He frowned and looked at Albert Raphael and asked: "Albert, since the Chicago Consortium is hunting, then What else did you invite me to do? Share your prey for free?"

Fortunately, Albert Raphael has already deduced it again, otherwise he would be speechless.

When he faced the question of John Gufran, he spread his hands reluctantly and said: "John, you and I are not Jewish, so I will not hide it from you. The ownership of Philip Brothers is in doubt. The Philip family is already weak and Jewish. Although the power is dominant, the Chicago Consortium is also coveting it."

"Tenderer Wells is old. He managed the company very well before, but he has made more and more mistakes in the past two years. His position as chairman has not stabilized. This is an opportunity."

"So the Chicago Consortium provided me with a chance to achieve great results, but in order to avoid arousing the company’s Jewish vigilance, the Chicago Consortium could not give me too much financial help. Of course, there was help, such as Southern Copper Corporation and the United States. The Aluminum Company, which appears to be the work of Phillip Brothers, is actually a greeting from the Chicago consortium.

"Although I have the confidence to eat the Galaxy Fund, the outcome of this battle involves too many things after all, including my future achievements. I also hope to become the chairman of a company like you, so I don’t I hope that even if there is a little risk, you should understand my worries. I would rather have a small harvest, but also ensure 100% victory!"

After speaking, Albert Raphael looked at John Gufran with sincere eyes.

This statement, true and false, was carefully crafted by Albert Raphael, and he did not believe that John Gufran could distinguish it.

No matter how clever John Gufran was, he was even hailed as the "King of Wall Street" by BusinessWeek five years later Faced with the guidance of Albert Raphael, he Fell into the pit.

It can only be said that Albert Raphael is an Oscar-level actor, maybe he is more suitable to be a star.

"John, what's your answer?"

Looking at Albert Raphael’s expectant gaze, John Gufran smiled meaningfully and said: "Tonight's dinner is delicious, I like it very much."

Albert Raphael was taken aback, then smiled.

He picked up his coffee and looked at John Gufran.

The latter also picked up the cup, and the two cups clashed together.

"Happy cooperation!"

"Happy cooperation!"

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