Marketplace

The Fed’s stress testing is put to the test

03.22.2023 - By MarketplacePlay

Download our free app to listen on your phone

Download on the App StoreGet it on Google Play

One way the Federal Reserve oversees the banking system is through “stress tests,” which help determine whether banks can withstand economic disasters. But only the biggest banks are required to undergo these tests. Could Silicon Valley Bank’s collapse change that? We’ll also unpack Fed Chair Jerome Powell’s rate hike remarks, check to see who’s currently hiring and gauge reactions to anticipated charges for COVID-19 vaccines.

More episodes from Marketplace