The New York-based bank collapse in 1930 has parallels with the failure of the Silicon Valley lender. The recent closure of Silicon Valley Bank has some intriguing parallels with a failure more than 90 years ago. In 1930, the collapse of the curiously named Bank of United States — which was not a governmental entity — is widely believed to ...

The speed and vigour of market moves have found many ill-prepared. Recent trading sessions have brought sharp gains in equity prices and notable declines in bond yields. These large swings are very much in keeping with the volatility witnessed throughout 2022. But, importantly, they are in notable contrast to the “incrementalism” that ...

Best returns can occur when a less cheerful scenario is reflected in security prices. Much has been written about the wicked declines in financial asset prices this year. These commentaries are often framed in the language of technical analysis. For example, has an equity bear market begun? Far more relevant to investment decision-making is ...