Category: Federal Reserve System

How Washington Decided to Rescue Silicon Valley Bank

The New York Times – Business:
Officials were initially unsure about the need for the measures they eventually announced to shore up the financial system, but changed their minds quickly.
Shares in First Republic and Others Rise After Federal Bank Rescue

The New York Times – Business:
First Republic, Western Alliance and PacWest Bancorp shares were set to rise on Tuesday after one of the industry’s worst stock routs in years.
Don’t Call It a Bailout: Washington Is Haunted by the 2008 Financial Crisis

The New York Times – Business:
The colossal bailouts after the 2008 collapse arguably saved the global economy, but they also provoked a ferocious popular backlash.
Was This a Bailout? Skeptics Descend on Silicon Valley Bank Response.

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The government took drastic action to shore up the banking system and make depositors of two failed banks whole. It quickly drew blowback.
SVB Collapse Upsets Expectations for Federal Reserve’s Rate Decision

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The Federal Reserve has been rapidly raising interest rates to fight inflation. But making big moves could be tricker amid instability.
First Republic and Others Under Pressure After SVB’s Collapse

The New York Times – Business:
Shares in regional lenders were under pressure, even after regulators unveiled a vast backstop for U.S. banks after Silicon Valley Bank’s collapse
Silicon Valley Bank Fails After Run by Venture Capital Customers

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The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation took control of the bank’s assets on Friday.
Jobs Report Gives Fed a Mixed Signal Ahead of March Decision

The New York Times – Business:
The Federal Reserve is anxiously parsing incoming data as it decides between a small or a large rate move this month.
Troubles at Silicon Valley Bank Rock the Global Stock Market.

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Shares in the bank, a go-to funder of tech start-ups, have fallen more than 60 percent in the past day as investors fear for its finances, and those of similarly sized lenders.
Jobs Report to Offer Fresh Reading on Labor Market’s Tenacity

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After a blockbuster opening to the year, economists expect the February data to show the return of a gradual slowdown in hiring.
Jobs Report to Offer Fresh Reading on Labor Market’s Tenacity

The New York Times – Business:
After a blockbuster opening to the year, economists expect the February data to show the return of a gradual slowdown in hiring.
With Wall St. Jumpy Again, the Jobs Report Could Offer Some Clarity

The New York Times – Business:
Investors keep flipping between worrying about the economy and seeing an end to the turmoil. The jobs report on Friday, and a report on inflation next week, might provide direction.