What I Am Reading
Wednesday, March 15, 2023
Markets
Central banks
- About Those ‘Safe’ Silicon Valley Bank TreasurysWall Street Journal
SVB & banks
- Credit Suisse leads Europe bank rout in renewed SVB falloutReuters
- Credit Suisse's biggest backer says can't put up more cash; share down by a fifthReuters
- Credit Suisse chairman says Silicon Valley Bank crisis looks containedCNBC
- First Republic spoke to private equity before securing financing -sourcesReuters
- Fears of a ‘Great Financial Crisis 2.0’ are overblownThe Hill
US
- U.S. Consumer Spending Declined in February After Hot Start to YearWall Street Journal
- PPI February 2023: Wholesale prices post decline of 0.1%, retail sales fallCNBC
- Retail egg prices fell in February — but price drop may not last longCNBC
- Mortgage demand rises despite volatile interest ratesCNBC
- 84% of recent first-time home sellers have regrets. Mistakes to avoidCNBC
China
- China’s Economy Rebounds, Spurred by ConsumptionWall Street Journal
Industries & companies
- Media:BuzzFeed Encourages Reporters to Write More Stories in Attempt to Turn ProfitWall Street Journal
Technology
- Bosses Are Catching Job Applicants Using ChatGPT for a BoostWall Street Journal