Here’s why the Silicon Valley Bank crash has made a recession much more likely in 2023

The Silicon Valley Bank implosion has raised the odds for a US recession. That’s because fears of a bank crisis could distract the Fed from its goal of lowering inflation. “I don’t really see a pass through the next 12 months without getting a recession,” a source told Insider. Loading Something is loading. Thanks for… Continue reading Here’s why the Silicon Valley Bank crash has made a recession much more likely in 2023

The most accurate sign of a coming recession is not what you think it is – and it’s on the verge of flashing

The inverted yield curve is a closely followed recession indicator, but it isn’t the only one to watch.Prior inversions have preceded a recession by as much as two years, making it difficult to use as an accurate gauge.It’s the re-steepening of the yield curve, or de-inversion, that’s more closely followed by a recession.  Loading Something… Continue reading The most accurate sign of a coming recession is not what you think it is – and it’s on the verge of flashing

Warren Buffett has weighed in on bank runs, bailouts and the dangers of insuring deposits. Here are 9 quotes that shed light on today’s banking crisis.

Three banks folded last week, stoking fears of a banking crisis and a financial firestorm. Warren Buffett has weighed in on bank runs, bailouts, and deposit insurance over the years. Here are nine of Buffett’s most relevant and insightful quotes about banks. Loading Something is loading. Thanks for signing up! Access your favorite topics in… Continue reading Warren Buffett has weighed in on bank runs, bailouts and the dangers of insuring deposits. Here are 9 quotes that shed light on today’s banking crisis.

Binance battles ‘FTX redux’ fears as US regulators blow-torch the crypto behemoth – but analysts think it will weather the storm

Binance is being blow-torched from all angles as US regulators close in on the world’s largest crypto exchange.  The SEC thinks it’s operating unregistered securities, whilst some reports suggest Binance has engaged in secret fund transfers.  Here’s what’s happening with Binance, and where the company is under pressure.  Loading Something is loading. Thanks for signing… Continue reading Binance battles ‘FTX redux’ fears as US regulators blow-torch the crypto behemoth – but analysts think it will weather the storm

Terence Corcoran: Silicon Valley Bank is part of global move to mark-to-market

SVB’s failure originates with fiscal, monetary and woke policies Published Mar 15, 2023  •  Last updated 3 days ago  •  4 minute read A display lists Silicon Valley Bank achievements as customers gather to withdraw money at its headquarters in Santa Clara, California. Photo by NOAH BERGER/AFP via Getty Images files The dramatic wipeout of California’s… Continue reading Terence Corcoran: Silicon Valley Bank is part of global move to mark-to-market

Investors are still worried about a run on deposits of some ailing banks while massive lifelines buy more time

Shares of First Republic and Credit Suisse continued to sell off despite massive lifelines. While tens of billions of dollars bought some time, there are still doubts that depositors will stay. “Once it’s perceived that there’s an unraveling going on — yeah, people take their money.” Loading Something is loading. Thanks for signing up! Access… Continue reading Investors are still worried about a run on deposits of some ailing banks while massive lifelines buy more time

10 stocks that are gaining market share for their disruptive innovations like AI, according to a portfolio manager

Mobile phones and cloud services make up the infrastructure for disruption, says Jason Tauber. Investing in disruptive technology is like future-proofing your asset allocation, he added. Investors should be ready for volatility and be able to hold for at least three to five years.  Artificial intelligence has dominated the conversation when it comes to new… Continue reading 10 stocks that are gaining market share for their disruptive innovations like AI, according to a portfolio manager

Here’s what investors can do to protect themselves as banking turmoil continues to ripple through markets, according to Barclays

After SVB’s collapse, fears of a wider financial crisis stoked a sell-off in regional bank stocks.  Barclays said defensive sectors helped mitigate losses and recommended investors stay with cash.  “Like many of our clients, we found ourselves sitting on the wrong side of the Banks trade this week.”  Loading Something is loading. Thanks for signing… Continue reading Here’s what investors can do to protect themselves as banking turmoil continues to ripple through markets, according to Barclays