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Were SVB and Signature Bank Just Bailed Out by the U.S. Government?

Some questions and answers to explain what is happening after two large lenders closed

The abrupt collapse of the Silicon Valley Bank, the second-biggest bank failure in U.S. history, prompted regulators to impose emergency measures to stem the fallout. WSJ’s Rachel Ensign explains how the crisis unfolded and what could happen next. Photo: Jeff Chiu/Associated Press

Updated March 13, 2023 1:35 pm ET

Two large banks failed within days. The government’s top financial regulators stepped in on Sunday. Is this the end of the story?

Here are some questions and answers to explain the action that was taken.

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