As this latest episode of banking distress makes clear, the health of the U.S. economy depends on the health of the financial sector. Even if a business seems far removed from Wall Street, trends in the financial markets have important implications on that company’s fiscal health and operations. U.S. ... READ MORE >
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Global financial stress: Credit Suisse to borrow $53.7 billion from Swiss central bank
Switzerland’s central bank put forward $53.7 billion in liquidity on Wednesday to prevent a probable collapse of Credit Suisse, a systemically important global financial institution. The infusion by Swiss National Bank calmed global markets, but financial stress remains elevated and is ... READ MORE >