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Silicon Valley Bank, Credit Suisse, and a handful of smaller banks closed after confidence in the banking system was shaken in March. Silicon Valley Bank suffered a run triggered by its bonds, while Credit Suisse was absorbed by its rival UBS after years of unrelated problems. Plus, learn the English expression ""herd mentality.""
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