Is SVB Failure A Sign Of More Uncertainty On The Horizon?
Investors, Advisors Weigh In On Economic Outlook
Executive Summary
The Silicon Valley Bank shutdown was a shock but is not likely to harm the biopharma financial ecosystem long term. The bigger near- to mid-term factor is inflation due to its impact on interest rates.
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