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Taoiseach Leo Varadkar says banks 'can’t have it both ways' after ECB rate hike

Speaking in Washington DC, Mr Varadkar ruled out reintroducing mortgage interest relief to help Irish customers who are facing higher mortgage payments in the coming weeks and months

Irish Mirror

GH Bank vows steady interest rates

Government Housing (GH) Bank plans to keep its mortgage interest rates steady until the middle of this year after a rate hike earlier this year, says president Chatchai Sirilai.

Bangkok Post

Varadkar urges Irish banks to raise savings rates after ECB interest rate hike

Taoiseach Leo Varadkar said banks should not be increasing mortgage rates if they were not also going to increase savings rates.

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Credit Suisse and SVB banking crises are 'not a repeat of 2008'

The sudden collapse of Silicon Valley Bank and renewed crisis at Credit Suisse are raising fears of another global financial crisis, but most experts agree that we shouldn't worry too much … yet.

ABC News

Global banking concerns shift from US to Europe amid Credit Suisse bailout

Swiss bank Credit Suisse said it would borrow up to 50 billion francs from the Swiss central bank to shore up liquidity and boost investor confidence, as the collapse of two banks in the United States last week raises concerns about the health of global banks in the face of…

Radio France Internationale

Is SVB the canary in the coal mine?

Should the rest of the world be worried about the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank last week? SVB was the 16th largest bank in the United States, with about $210 billion (7.3 trillion baht) in assets and a market valuation of $44 billion at its peak.

Bangkok Post

Recession or not, California’s economy should fare better than rest of the nation

Whether the economy slumps this year or not, California shouldn’t feel as much pain as the rest of the country.

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Thinking of getting a money market account? Consider these pros and cons

When saving money, picking the right account for your financial goals is crucial for building wealth.

Fortune

SVB collapse may be start of ‘slow-rolling crisis’, warns BlackRock boss

Larry Fink tells investors more ‘shutdowns and seizures’ in US possible and predicts inflation and interest rates to rise

The Guardian - UK

Allison Schrager: Don't make the same mistake as SVB with your 401(k)

The poor risk management at Silicon Valley Bank is stunning. But what went wrong is actually pretty common. There is often confusion about what makes a safe asset versus a risky one, and guessing wrong is often at the core of financial blow-ups. Safe assets, as we properly define them,…

Tribune News Service

Property prices rise: Is it a turning point, or the eye of the storm?

Property prices across Australia’s three largest capitals inched up over the first half of March in a sign positive momentum is building.

The New Daily

Commentary: Beyond saving Silicon Valley Bank’s depositors, here’s what needs to happen next

Before Thursday, Silicon Valley Bank was regarded as being in “sound financial condition.” But on that day it experienced attempted withdrawals of $42 billion, about a third of its U.S. deposits. By close of business, the run on the bank made it incapable of paying its obligations as they came…

Los Angeles Times

Editorial: Why it’s not such a wonderful life when real-time panic causes bank runs

George Bailey knew how to fend off a bank run. When the citizens of Bedford Falls ran to the bank to demand a return of their deposits, they encountered George, in the form of Jimmy Stewart, guarding the vault with a moral lesson.

Chicago Tribune

Rising bank profits highlight tensions between competition watchdogs and central banks

With soaring mortgage rates expected to strain household budgets, there are calls – including from the Reserve Bank of New Zealand – for the Commerce Commission to investigate bank profits.

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The New Daily

Michael Pascoe: Time for Baby Boomers to admit they had it much, much better than it is now

Yes, Boomers’ interest rates were higher, but the cost of housing was much, much lower and disposable income was not as low.

Los Angeles Times

Making sense of Silicon Valley Bank's failure: What it means for your money

It's never a good sign when "bank collapse" is trending on Twitter.

The Guardian - UK

SVB collapse presents central banks with a big headache

Failure of America’s 16th biggest bank amid high inflation poses an awkward decision on interest rates for the Federal Reserve

AAP

Inflation, slowing demand ramps up business risks

High inflation, rising interest rates and falling consumer demand is putting Australian businesses under increasing stress.

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3 Hot Stocks You Don't Want to Miss out on Right Now

The Silicon Valley Bank crisis will likely deter the Fed from raising interest rates by the expected 50 basis points next week. However, since the market is expected to remain highly volatile, it could be wise to invest in fundamentally strong stocks Johnson & Johnson (JNJ), Walmart (WMT), and General…

The Guardian - US

US inflation slows to 6% annual rate amid looming banking crisis

The Fed’s target of bringing inflation to 2% could see dramatic change in tumultuous aftermath of Silicon Valley Bank collapse

WEKU

The Fed already had a tough inflation fight. Now, it must deal with banks collapsing

Consumer prices in February were 6% higher than a year ago, as inflation continues to ease. The data comes just days after the collapse of two regional lenders is roiling the banking system.

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3 Best Stocks to Buy and Hold for a Lifetime

With inflation still alarmingly high, the Fed is poised to raise interest rates further. This is predicted to keep the stock market volatile. Amid this, investors should focus on their long-term strategies and buy fundamentally strong stocks Visa (V), Pfizer (PFE), and Molina Healthcare (MOH), which have solid growth potential.…

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3 Stocks That Could Take Your Portfolio to the Next Level in 2023

Following Fed Chair Jerome Powell’s testimony on monetary policy last week and February’s job report showing more job creation than expected, the probability of the Fed increasing interest rates have risen. However, given the rosy long-term prospects of the tech industry, fundamentally strong stocks Fortinet (FTNT), Teradata (TDC), and Box…

WEKU

What to know about the Silicon Valley Bank collapse, takeover and fallout

President Biden urged calm as markets roiled over the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank. After the FDIC takeover, customers of the bank have full access to their deposits.

ABC News

Could interest rates in Australia fall after the collapse of two US banks?

If the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) wanted an excuse to end interest rate hikes, the collapse of two US banks just gave it one.

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