Banks

One of America’s Largest Banks Is on Verge of Collapsing

One of America’s Largest Banks Is on Verge of Collapsing

First Republic Bank has seen its share prices plunge to new lows this week, taking the institution to the verge of collapsing. America's economy is still reeling from the sudden collapse of Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) and Signature Bank last month. However, it does appear that the financial system has…
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America’s Biggest Banks Experience Major Surge in Withdrawals

America’s Biggest Banks Experience Major Surge in Withdrawals

America's largest banks experienced a major surge in withdrawals last week as the banking crisis appears to be deepening. The 25 biggest banks in the United States saw a huge $90 billion outflow of deposits last week. The news is a sharp reversal from the prior week where larger financial…
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Biden and Schumer Took Cash from Silicon Valley Bank Affiliates before Collapse

Biden and Schumer Took Cash from Silicon Valley Bank Affiliates before Collapse

Democrat President Joe Biden and Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) were among several high-profile politicians who took cash from Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) affiliates before the financial institution dramatically collapsed last week. Political action committees and individuals associated with the now-defunct SVB have donated extensively to leading politicians. Silicon…
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Biden: Silicon Valley Bank Investors Will ‘Lose Their Money’

Biden: Silicon Valley Bank Investors Will ‘Lose Their Money’

President Joe Biden has said that investors in the collapsed Silicon Valley Bank will "lose their money" because "that's how capitalism works." In a prepared address, Biden assured the American people that he has confidence that the U.S. banking system is safe. The president outlined his administration’s plan surrounding Silicon…
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