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From SVB collapse to banking sector turmoil

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From SVB collapse to banking sector turmoil

It started with Silicon Valley Bank’s collapse, but now appears to be spreading to Europe. Worries about the health of bank balance sheets are fuelling turmoil in global markets amid fears that this could mark the start of the next financial crisis. Get all our latest analysis and insights on our dedicated hub.
Market squall or global crisis? The three big questions from a tumultuous week

Chief Economist's Note

Market squall or global crisis? The three big questions from a tumultuous week

When things move as rapidly as they have done over the past week, it’s often difficult to see the wood for the trees. Although the situation is still in flux, whether the relative calm of the end of last week marks the beginning of the end of the recent turmoil, or a lull amid a deepening crisis, will depend on the answers to these questions:
2023 marked by recession and disinflation

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2023 marked by recession and disinflation

Our Q1 Global Economic Outlook warns that a combination of inflation and more aggressive monetary policy tightening seem set to cause recessions in advanced economies. Download our free outlook report.

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Neil Shearing
Neil Shearing
Group Chief Economist