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The SVB bank failure, explained.

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SVB and the Tech Sector - What's Next for the U.S. Government?

SVB failed because it made some bad business bets. It invested deposits in long-term assets such as treasury bonds. As the Federal Reserve raised interest rates, those investments lost value while simultaneously squeezing many of the depositors. A financial panic like the one that struck several U.S. banks presents a dilemma for the committed partisan.

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