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Two large banks that cater to the tech industry have collapsed after a bank run, government agencies are taking emergency measures

The Bank Term Funding Program, rolled out by the central bank on Sunday night, offers par value for underwater securities that banks pledge to obtain short-term loans. Industry insiders expressed optimism on Monday that it will buy time for institutions that have been hit by rising interest rates.

Its all reminiscent of the financial meltdown that began with the bursting of the housing bubble 15 years ago.

NEW YORK -- Depositors withdrew savings and investors broadly sold off bank shares Monday as the federal government raced to reassure Americans that the banking system was secure after two bank failures fed fears that more financial institutions could fall.

Regulators take control of a second bank and race to roll out emergency measures

That will keep markets focused on the SVB situation

Markets breathe easier after the US government stops the SVB rot

Analysts were shocked by how fast SVB collapsed; the bank was closed on Friday morning, and typically regulators try to close failing banks.

LONDON, SYDNEY—Europe's bank shares suffered their biggest fall in over a year and bond markets saw a gigantic ...

Regulators must balance their desire to prevent wider financial contagion while avoiding political fallout of bailing out financial institutions.