Can Upside-Down Policies Prevent Another Financial Crisis?

Like you, I hope this Silicon Valley Bank crisis is contained. I never liked that word ‘contained,’ though, because that’s what government authorities kept saying throughout 2007 and 2008. They’re saying it again now.

AP/Craig Ruttle
Traders work on the floor at the New York Stock Exchange, March 13, 2023. AP/Craig Ruttle

Right now, we can hope that the financial system is safe and stabilized by some quick government actions over the weekend. Stock markets were mostly steady today. Treasury bond rates fell. Gold and silver rallied — that’s not a fabulous sign. 

Have an account? Log In

To continue reading, please select:

Limited Access

Enter your email to read for FREE

Get 1 FREE article

Continue with
or
Unlimited Access

Join the Sun for a PENNY A DAY

$0.01/day for 60 days

Cancel anytime

100% ad free experience

Unlimited article and commenting access

Full annual dues ($120) billed after 60 days

By continuing you agree to our
Privacy Policy and Terms of Service.
Advertisement
The New York Sun

© 2025 The New York Sun Company, LLC. All rights reserved.

Use of this site constitutes acceptance of our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. The material on this site is protected by copyright law and may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used.

The New York Sun

Sign in or  Create a free account

or
By continuing you agree to our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use