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    HomeNewsOpinionHow many banks are at risk of failure in the US? 

    How many banks are at risk of failure in the US? 

    A research study published by the NBER says its large proportion of uninsured deposits led to the run on Silicon Valley Bank. It estimates that if even 10 percent of uninsured depositors decide to withdraw their money, 66 banks would fail in the US, with about $210 billion of assets 

    Manas Chakravarty
    March 21, 2023 / 08:23 IST
    Given the study’s conclusions, it is entirely understandable why the bank panic occurred in the US. (Representative image)
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