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Fed Chair Jay Powell is betting that banks can withstand the end of his rescue programme in March. EPA

Why economists are warning of another US banking crisis

The Ides of March will coincide with one or two changes to the financial system that could cause problems for banks and the economy.
Fed chair Jerome Powell opted for a cautious approach on rates. Alex Wong/Getty Images

Federal Reserve bows to bank-crisis fears with quarter-point rate hike, letting up a little in its fight against inflation

The Fed raised rates by a quarter-point – less aggressive than had been expected before the current banking crisis, but signaling inflation is still its focus.
The cracks in the financial system are growing. John Sommer/E+ via Getty Images

US regulators avoided a banking crisis by swift action following SVB’s collapse – but the cracks it exposed continue to weaken the global financial system’s foundation

The Fed, Treasury and FDIC acted swiftly to protect depositors and stem any panic, but anxiety continues to grow about the state of the global financial system.

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