SVB collapse a sign of pain coming from end of easy-cash era

SVB collapse signals the end of the easy-cash era, with banks facing losses on bond portfolios and deposit outflows. Rising interest rates have increased losses on securities, while real estate sector could face a 51 billion euro debt funding gap through 2025.

March 12, 2023 . 2:22 AM

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Silicon Valley Bank was shut down by regulators on Friday due to a hit on a $21 billion bond portfolio and deposit outflows.
U.S. banks have unrealised losses of more than $620 billion on securities due to rising interest rates.
Risk premium on corporate debt has fallen since the start of the year but defaults are rising.
Bitcoin languished at two-month lows on Friday, with prices plunging 64% in 2022.
Real estate sector could face a 51 billion euro debt funding gap through 2025.