Keep Watching Those Regional Banks

September 20, 2023

by Craig Hemke Sprott Money

The relationship between the health of regional banks and commodity prices, including gold and silver, is complex and influenced by various economic, psychological, and market factors. Today’s article explores ongoing issues related to the Federal Reserve rate hikes, the effects of the Fed’s policies on the banking sector, and concerns about the banking sector’s stability and subsequent impact on precious metals prices.

The Fall of Silicon Valley Bank

It has been six months since the latest banking crisis claimed the 2nd, 3rd, and 4th largest bank failures in U.S. history. However, the news flow has been pretty quiet since, leading most investors to assume that all is well and that the concerns are behind us.