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The Federal Reserve has lent US banks nearly $12 billion under a new one-year lending programme unveiled last Sunday (March 12), as authorities moved to ease stress on the financial system after Silicon Valley Bank's collapse.

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After Silicon Valley Bank collapsed last week, the banking sector has been thrown into a frenzy. The depositors are wary while the investors are fleeing the stock market. Now, large US banks have jumped into the ring, providing troubled US and European banks with a much needed lifeline. The banks on Thursday injected  $30 billion in deposits into First Republic Bank. Check out this blog to know how things unfolded on March 17, 2023. The Live coverage has ended.

Bank turmoil updates | As it happened: March 17, 2023

China's Baidu unveiled its much-awaited artificial intelligence-powered chatbot known as Ernie Bot on Thursday, but disappointed investors with its use of pre-recorded videos and the lack of a public launch, sending its shares tumbling.

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European Central Bank supervisors met to tackle growing cracks in the banking system on Friday after a $30 billion lifeline for U.S. lender First Republic Bank eased fears of its imminent collapse.

European Central Bank meets over banking stress as US rescue eases immediate fears

The collapse of silicon valley bank last week raised questions about what else might be lurking in the wider system. Within days, the market turmoil ensnared swiss lender Credit Suisse, forcing it to borrow up to $54 billion from Switzerland's central bank. Now, large U.S. Banks have injected $30 billion in deposits into first republic bank. The lender is caught up in a widening crisis, triggered by the collapse of 2 other mid-size U.S. Lenders over the past week. Analysts say investors are fretting about potential runs on global bank deposits, with contagion talk sweeping across trading floors. Yesterday, while swiss giant Credit Suisse announced borrowing to shore up liquidity, the spotlight shifted back to the U.S. The shares of first republic, a regional lender, had tumbled 70% in the last nine trading sessions. Some of the biggest U.S. Banking names including, JPMorgan chase, Citigroup, Bank of America, wells Fargo, Goldman Sachs & Morgan Stanley are involved in the rescue

Banking giants swoop in to rescue First Republic Bank; Contagion talk sweeping across trading floors

The collapse of silicon valley bank last week raised questions about what else might be lurking in the wider system. Within days, the market turmoil ensnared Swiss lender Credit Suisse, forcing it to borrow up to $54 billion from Switzerland's central bank. Now, large U.S. Banks have injected $30 billion in deposits into first republic bank. The lender is caught up in a widening crisis, triggered by the collapse of 2 other mid-size U.S. Lenders over the past week. Analysts say investors are fretting about potential runs on global bank deposits, with contagion talk sweeping across trading floors. Yesterday, while Swiss giant Credit Suisse announced borrowing to shore up liquidity, the spotlight shifted back to the U.S. The shares of first republic, a regional lender, had tumbled 70% in the last nine trading sessions. Some of the biggest U.S. Banking names including, JPMorgan chase, Citigroup, Bank of America, wells Fargo, Goldman Sachs & Morgan Stanley are involved in the rescue.

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The largest banks in the United States on Thursday moved to rescue the First Republic, easing growing fears that the regional lender may be next to fall after some recent collapses which include Silicon Valley Bank.

Largest banks move to shore up First Republic Bank in United States

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Japanese and South Korean business leaders are taking steps towards better ties. Business leaders have pledged greater economic cooperation, as they seek to pivot away from years of strain and acrimony over compensation for forced wartime labour. The head of Japan's Keidanren business lobby met with members of its South Korean counterpart, the federation of Korean industries, and the South Korean president. The two business lobbies agreed to launch foundations aimed at forward-looking bilateral relations. The lack of cooperation between Japan and South Korea has long undercut U.S-led efforts to present a united front against China and North Korea. Signs of a breakthrough came last week when Seoul announced a plan for its companies to compensate former forced labourers.

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The collapse of silicon valley bank last week raised questions about what else might be lurking in the wider system. Within days, the market turmoil ensnared swiss lender Credit Suisse, forcing it to borrow up to $54 billion from Switzerland's central bank. Now, large U.S. Banks have injected $30 billion in deposits into first republic bank. The lender is caught up in a widening crisis, triggered by the collapse of 2 other mid-size U.S. Lenders over the past week. Analysts say investors are fretting about potential runs on global bank deposits, with contagion talk sweeping across trading floors. Yesterday, while swiss giant Credit Suisse announced borrowing to shore up liquidity, the spotlight shifted back to the U.S. The shares of first republic, a regional lender, had tumbled 70% in the last nine trading sessions. Some of the biggest U.S. Banking names including, JPMorgan chase, Citigroup, Bank of America, wells Fargo, Goldman Sachs & Morgan Stanley are involved in the rescue.

Global markets rattles by SVB & signature bank

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The shares of swiss lender Credit Suisse tumbled as much as 30% on Wednesday. The Credit Suisse turmoil resulted in torrid sessions in Europe and the united states overnight, as investors fretted about potential runs on global bank deposits. Asian markets slid Thursday, with contagion talk sweeping across trading floors, owing to fears about the swiss giant. Credit Suisse has announced it is borrowing $53.7 billion from the swiss Central Bank. Global markets have been rattled by the collapse of the silicon valley bank and signature bank, the sector's biggest failures since the 2008 financial crisis. Asian stocks followed wall street's tumble on Thursday. Investors bought gold, bonds and the dollar. while the bank's announcement helped trim some losses, trade was volatile and sentiment fragile. Credit Suisse is the first major global bank to be given a liquidity lifeline since the 2008 financial crisis.

Asian stocks tumble on Credit Suisse turmoil after torrid sessions in Europe & U.S. | Details

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British finance minister Jeremy Hunt on Wednesday unveiled the spring budget as the United Kingdom said that the cost-of-living support for this year and next will total $114 billion.

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The Swiss central bank on Wednesday said that the embattled Credit Suisse's capital and liquidity levels were adequate but emphasised that it is prepared to make liquidity available to the bank if required.

Will make liquidity available to Credit Suisse if required, says Swiss central bank

South Korean government rolled back an upcoming policy initiative which entailed a rise in the working hours. The roll back came after a backlash from the young South Koreans who said the move would destroy their work-life balance and put their health at risk.

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The popular video app TikTok, which has over 100 million users in the US, could be facing a possible ban by the Biden administration if its Chinese owners do not divest their stake in the company.

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Virgin Orbit, the satellite launch company owned by billionaire Richard Branson, has announced it will pause all operations and furlough nearly all of its employees as it finalizes a new investment plan to pull itself out of financial difficulties.

Virgin Orbit suspends operations, furloughs entire workforce as financial woes bite

The Silicon Valley Bank collapse triggered panic in markets and the banking sector across the world. Moody's has now downgraded its outlook for the sector to "negative" from stable. Follow for more updates. 

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A Wall Street Journal report says that US prosecutors have opened an investigation into the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank. The US Justice Department is reportedly probing the sudden fall of the bank, leading to ripples in markets across the world.

US Justice Department launches probe into collapse of Silicon Valley Bank: Report

European bank stocks tumbled significantly on Wednesday after increased market fears from the Silicon Valley Bank's (SVB) abrupt collapse, with the already troubled Credit Suisse shares plummeting to a new low.

Credit Suisse's survival is in focus after shares hit a new record low

Apple is delaying bonuses for some corporate divisions and expanding a cost-cutting effort, joining Silicon Valley peers in trying to streamline operations during uncertain times, according to people with knowledge of the situation.

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