Silicon Valley Bank Collapse: What Happened and What It Means for the Economy
On March 10th, 2023, Silicon Valley Bank collapsed after failing to raise capital. California regulators closed down the tech lender and put it under the control of the US Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC). This was the second-largest failure of a financial institution in US history.
The bank suffered a run on deposits that led to its collapse. A bank run dealt a lethal blow to Silicon Valley Bank after the US Federal Reserve raised interest rates, scaring away potential investors from the financial institution best known for its relationships with high-flying world technology startups and venture capital.
The collapse of Silicon Valley Bank is causing global contagion, with some impact on the sentiment of the market in both short term and long term. Some economists have modestly lowered their forecasts for economic growth this year because of the Silicon Valley Bank crisis as smaller banks pull back lending.
In response to the collapse, the FDIC created a new entity, making depositors and borrowers customers of Silicon Valley Bank, N.A.
The failure of Silicon Valley Bank could spark a run on other regional and mid-sized banks across the country. Wealthy individuals may rush to pull their money out of accounts too large for FDIC coverage and flee to larger, more stable institutions amid fears that the risk could be systemic.
This event serves as a reminder that even large financial institutions are not immune to failure. It highlights the importance of strong regulation and oversight in ensuring stability in our financial system.
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