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Why another high inflation report may not cause Fed to hike

The government inflation report being released Tuesday is expected to show that price acceleration in the United States remained chronically high in February, putting the Federal Reserve in an unusually tough position

The Independent UK

Fears of another financial crisis as US bank stocks tumble after interest rate hikes

Investors are concerned that a relentless rise in interest rates meant to curb inflation are approaching a tipping point and may be cracking the banking system

Wales Online

Michael Hiltzik: With demands for a bank bailout, Silicon Valley shows its 'small government' mantra was just a pose

For decades, the dominant mantra of Silicon Valley's powerful has been that government is just a drag on their innovative spirit. Get regulators off our backs, they've argued, and we'll improve people's lives to an indescribable degree.

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How frugal shoppers are helping to fight inflation

It's not just the Federal Reserve that can fight inflation — consumers can, too, by changing their buying habits, Deloitte researchers say.

Tribune News Service

Mortgage rates keep climbing as economy grows. What home buyers and sellers should know

The housing market is on the fritz – again.

Tribune News Service

Big tech has long thought itself above the state. Silicon Valley Bank’s meltdown is stark proof that it isn’t

In the US, the Federal Reserve has stepped in to guarantee deposits. The tech sector should realise it can’t go it alone, says James Ball, of The Bureau of Investigative Journalism

The Guardian - UK

Post-mortems begin on Silicon Valley Bank failure - Roll Call

Biden's comments about SVB added to scrutiny of a 2018 law that eased banking requirements, but it's not clear that's what cause the failure

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Silicon Valley Bank collapse: What you need to know

Two large banks that cater to the tech industry have collapsed after a bank run, government agencies are taking emergency measures to backstop the financial system, and President Joe Biden is reassuring Americans that the money they have in banks is safe

The Independent UK

Traders bet on no more Fed hikes, US two-year yields plunge

Treasury bonds surged, pushing key two-year yields to their lowest level this year, as investors bet the collapse of three US lenders will compel policymakers to halt interest-rate increases.

Tribune News Service

There’s a deeper story to Silicon Valley Bank’s failure. What can we learn from it?

Financial deregulation led to the crash in 2008 and it could again in 2023. It’s time to make banking boring again

The Guardian - US

A risk management nightmare at Silicon Valley Bank

The CFO and board "failed to adequately protect shareholder value," says a former bank examiner for the Federal Reserve.

Fortune

US regulators step in to shore up banking sector in wake of SVB's collapse

The US Treasury, Federal Reserve and Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation have unveiled a plan meant to stem any contagion from Silicon Valley Bank's (SVB) failure on Friday. The Federal Reserve will provide an emergency lending facility that will ensure all of the bank's depositors are repaid in full. Elsewhere, the…

France 24

Not just Silicon Valley: SVB’s collapse spreads globally

It's not just U.S. officials scrambling to understand the repercussions of Silicon Valley Bank's collapse.

Fortune

Silicon Valley Bank: why did it collapse and is this the start of a banking crisis?

Until last Friday Silicon Valley Bank was the 16th largest bank in the US, worth more than $200bn

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Banking system is 'safe', Biden assures Americans after SVB collapse

US President Joe Biden on Monday reassured Americans that their banking system is safe in the wake of the sudden collapse of Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) and the federal takeover of a second bank.

The New Daily

US stems SVB fallout by backing customer deposits

US officials will shore up deposits to stem any broader financial fallout from the sudden collapse of Silicon Valley Bank.

Tribune News Service

US plans emergency measures to backstop banks after SVB

The Federal Reserve and the Treasury Department are preparing emergency measures to shore up banks and ensure they can meet potential demands by their customers to withdraw money, as the U.S. seeks to stave off a deeper crisis after SVB Financial Group’s failure.

The Independent UK

A major bank failed. Here’s why it’s not 2008 again

The financial institution best known for its relationships with high-flying world technology startups and venture capital, Silicon Valley Bank, experienced one of the oldest problems in banking — a bank run — which led to its failure on Friday

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Fed rate outlook overshadowed as SVB collides with jobs report

A hard job just got harder for the Federal Reserve after the biggest U.S. bank failure since 2008 overshadowed another strong payroll report.

The Conversation

Why employment remains red hot even as the Federal Reserve tries to put job market on ice

The hot U.S. labor market is showing few signs of cooling down, with the latest jobs report showing continued strong gains, particularly in service industries such as retail and hospitality. The robust employment landscape may put pressure on the Federal Reserve to raise rates more than expected later this month…

The Conversation

Are interest rates really going to keep rising sharply?

For anyone trying to understand where interest rates and inflation are heading, it has been a strenuous few days. Jay Powell, chairman of US central bank the Federal Reserve, warned senators he may have to do more to fight inflation than expected, indicating the prospect of interest rates rising more…

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US payrolls top estimates, wages cool in mixed signal for Fed

U.S. payrolls rose in February by more than expected while a broad measure of monthly wage growth slowed, offering a mixed picture as the Federal Reserve considers whether to step up the pace of interest-rate hikes.

The Independent UK

US economy exceeds expectations and adds 311,000 jobs

A hot employment market is good news for some but some Democrats fear that it will incentivize the Federal Reserve to raise interest rates.

Miami Herald

The Week Ahead: As inflation simmers and interest rates rise, investors stew

The final datapoint to lock in the market’s expectation for the Federal Reserve’s next interest rate move comes on Tuesday in the week ahead.

Kiplinger

When Is the Next Fed Meeting?

Markets expect interest rates to remain unchanged at the next Fed meeting.

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