It Turns Out That Hundreds of Banks Are at Risk
Federal authorities want us to believe that by bailing out Silicon Valley Bank, they have prevented a financial crisis. Instead, we will have a crisis with bailouts.
Money and Banks
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How Easy Money Killed Silicon Valley Bank
The incredible growth and success of SVB could not have happened without negative rates, ultra-loose monetary policy, and the tech bubble that burst in 2022.
The Fed’s Malfeasance after SVB
Did the central bank break the law by effectively authorizing unsecured loans to banks based on the face value—rather than significantly lower market value—of those banks' Treasury holdings?
Anatomy of the Bank Run
It would be instructive to see how many banks would survive if the massive governmental props were finally taken away.
Ready for Retirement? Fewer and Fewer Americans Are Saving for That Time
Because of inflation and a lack of a savings ethic, Americans are less prepared for retirement than ever. The numbers are discouraging.
The Bank of England: Money Creation in Their Own Words
Central banks usually don't admit their guilt in the destruction of money, but the Bank of England unwittingly comes clean.
Silicon Valley Bank and the Failure of Fractional Reserve Banking
The story of the failure of Silicon Valley Bank is the story of nearly every bank failure. Fractional reserve banking invites the risky behavior that brings down the banking system.
Yes, the Latest Bank Bailout Is Really a Bailout, and You Are Paying for It.
The Fed is launching a new billionaire bailout designed to keep banks afloat, and the FDIC is promising to back potentially trillions in deposits. The taxpayer will ultimately be on the hook.
How Easy Money Killed Silicon Valley Bank
The incredible growth and success of SVB could not have happened without negative rates, ultra-loose monetary policy, and the tech bubble that burst in 2022.
Is the Silicon Valley Bank’s Failure Another “Canary in the Coal Mine”?
The FDIC's takeover of Silicon Valley Bank should make us take a hard look at the damage the Federal Reserve has done. Will other banks face the same fate?
