Rescue measures are an illusion — take the pain now

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Rescue measures are an illusion — take the pain now

The credit crunch has been created by the illusion that risk did not exist. The US government, central banks and other policymakers should not try to use similar sleights of hand to protect the markets. A reality check is coming, and the market needs to face up to it: otherwise, there will be worse to follow.

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