UBS to buy troubled Credit Suisse in deal brokered by Swiss government
UBS will buy rival Credit Suisse for more than $3 billion in a deal brokered by Swiss officials to try and prevent a banking crisis.
Economy
Unpacking this week's bank panic
NPR's Pien Huang speaks with the Brookings Institution's David Wessel about the week's economic news, including the panic that took over the banking industry after the fall of Silicon Valley Bank.
What the recent struggle of mid-size banks tells us about the future of the economy
The struggles of mid-sized banks in recent days have raised new questions about the future of the U.S. economy.
U.S. Deputy Treasury Secretary Wally Adeyemo reflects on the week of banking instability
NPR's Scott Simon speaks with Wally Adeyemo, U.S. Deputy Treasury Secretary, about a week of instability for some banks and what this might mean for the economy as a whole.
What to watch for after a volatile week on Wall Street
Markets have been volatile since Silicon Valley Bank collapsed, amid fears of wider problems with the banking system. Days away from a critical Federal Reserve meeting, they're even more on edge.
After this week's bank failures, some encouraging signs, but worries persist
A look back on the past week in banking news, explained.
'Poverty, By America' shows how the rest of us benefit by keeping others poor
Pulitzer winner for Evicted Matthew Desmond examines why the U.S. has more poverty than other rich nations. He finds it spends big on social programs, but gives the most to those who need it least.
Morning news brief
Big banks contribute $30 billion to rescue First Republic Bank. France's president bypasses parliament to institute pension reform. Seven Virginia sheriff's deputies face murder charges.
The biggest banks in the U.S. are stepping in to save First Republic Bank
Eleven big banks are offering a lifeline to First Republic Bank, a smaller lender that's been under pressure since Silicon Valley Bank collapsed a week ago.
Have you been audited by the IRS? Tell us about it
Getting audited by the IRS can be incredibly frustrating and a little scary. NPR's Code Switch wants to hear about your experience when you found out you were being audited.