Lending Standards

  • The Impact of Government Policy on the Banking System and the Economy

    On April 16th, US Treasury Secretary Yellen stated in an interview that the policy actions taken by the US government to curb the systemic threat caused by the collapse of Silicon

    04/16/2023
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  • Decline in US Bank Deposits and Its Impact on the Economy

    According to reports, in the week before the collapse of three banks triggered global financial turmoil, deposits in the US banking industry had continued to decline. According to data released by the Federal Reserve on Friday, bank deposits decreased by $54.4 billion to $17.6 trillion in the week ended March 8. Deposits have fallen by about $500 billion from the peak set in April last year, exacerbating the pressure on the financial system. After the collapse of Silicon Valley banks and two other banks, the Federal Reserve’s weekly report on the funding situation of the US banking industry suddenly became a key data point for the market and economy. Some people worry that moving depositors’ deposits or seeking higher yield products may cause more banks to fall into trouble. Another worrying issue is that banks will tighten their lending standards while improving their financial situation, which will curb the momentum of economic growth. There have been signs of slowing credit…

    03/18/2023
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