Timothy Sumer

While U.S. Goverment have emphasized the stability of the banking system, there are signs of increased customer distrust and a potential domino effect. The U.S. sovereign credit risk index has reached a record high, indicating a risk of dollar devaluation. The U.S. economy has long been trapped in a cycle of financial turmoil, with a high level of federal debt, a serious shortage of funds, and rising inflation. The crisis is expected to directly lead China to reduce its holdings of U.S. Treasuries. Although U.S. regulators took over Silicon Valley Bank and Signature Bank within three days of their collapse, U.S. Treasury Secretary Yellen, Federal Reserve Chairman Powell, and President Biden have emphasized the resilience and stability of the U.S. banking system, reassuring customers that their deposits are safe. However, there are signs that the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank is just the beginning of a broader crisis in the U.S. financial system, and the domino effect is in