But just when Mr Buffett was limbering up to take advantage of the worsening climate, out come sovereign wealth funds to steal his thunder.

• 无人知晓“奥马哈圣人”是否真的会收购这些主权财富基金所收购的股份。但是，20年前，当所罗门兄弟(SalomonBrothers)需要帮助的时候，它们是向巴菲特求助的。