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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Business
Larry Elliott Economics editor

What is happening in financial markets and could there be a global crisis?

Traders work on the floor of the New York stock exchange
Traders at the New York stock exchange. Severe stresses in the global financial system have become apparent in the past week. Photograph: Justin Lane/EPA

The global banking system is reeling from a series of shocks over the past week, prompted by the collapse of California’s Silicon Valley Bank. That has stoked fears that this is the start of another banking crisis, posing big questions for central banks as they try to fight inflation while ensuring financial stability.

What is happening in financial markets?

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