The Silicon Valley Bank Collapse, Explained | WSJ

The abrupt collapse of Silicon Valley Bank, the second-biggest bank failure in U.S. history, happened after a run on deposits doomed the tech-focused lender’s plans to raise fresh capital. This prompted regulators to impose emergency measures to stem the fallout.

WSJ’s Rachel Ensign explains how the crisis unfolded and what could happen next.

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0:00 Silicon Valley Bank collapsed on March 10
0:30 What led to the Silicon Valley Bank collapse?
1:53 How the SVB collapse could have broader economic effects

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