A tumultuous week in U.S. financial markets ended on an uncertain note on Friday after a massive injection of $30 billion in deposits from major banks into First Republic Bank failed to calm investors. Last week, the sudden collapse of three US banks – Silvergate Capital, Signature Bank SBNY and Silicon Valley Bank – began … Read more
Top U.S. banks including JPMorgan Chase & Co. discuss joint rescue of First Republic Bank FRC -25.61% that could include a major injection of capital to prop up the beleaguered lender, people familiar with the matter said. JPMorgan works with Citigroup Inc., Bank of America Corp. and Wells Fargo & Co. will provide a lifeline … Read more
First Republic Bank was under pressure following the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank. Photo: Devin Blaskovich for The Wall Street Journal Updated March 12, 2023 9:00 PM ET Bank of the First Republic FRC -14.84% said it strengthened its finances with additional funding from the Federal Reserve and JPMorgan Chase JPM 2.54% & What. The … Read more
Bank of the First Republic FRC -14.84% came under renewed pressure amid Friday’s collapse of Silicon Valley Bank as investors tried to determine which other banks might face similar risks. First Republic shares fell 52% in early trading before recovering to near the previous day’s closing level, only to end the day down 15%. Investors … Read more
