😟This Bank Could Lead the Economy into Trouble

Good morning. In any financial crisis, there’s usually a bank that got overleveraged and faced.. It’s the monthly jobs numbers today and they’re not going to be pretty and will be possibly the tip of the iceberg as we head into May. [Trading Tips] Good morning. In any financial crisis, there’s usually a bank that got overleveraged and faced bankruptcy. So, it’s prudent to keep an eye on the banking system when markets are chaotic. One bank could be sounding a warning bell: The Swiss National Bank. That’s because this bank holds equities on its balance sheet beyond the usual central bank holdings of government bonds and gold. Starting with $27 billion in 2014, it hit $177 billion at the end of the first quarter last year. However, last year’s selloff in stocks and bonds suggests the bank faces a $143 billion loss for 2022. With its large stock holdings, any decision to sell from here could further depress the markets. Traders should keep an eye out for how central banks are faring amid today’s rapidly-rising interest rates and high inflation. Now here's the rest of the news: Sponsored Content [Investigator warns: American Reset Incoming]( Renowned financial analyst exposes a terrifying plot to reset not just your personal wealth, but the entire U.S. economic system. [Click here now for all the details.]( MARKETS DOW 33,704.10 +0.56% S&P 3,919.25 +0.70% NASDAQ 10,742.63 +1.01% *As of market close • Stocks rose on Tuesday, following a speech by Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell. • Oil rose 0.5 percent, last going for $74.99 per barrel. • Gold rose 0.3 percent, ending at $1,883 per ounce. • Cryptocurrencies generally rose, with bitcoin trading at $17,459 at the market close. Today’s TOP TIPS [Invest In Future Trends at Fearful Valuations]( The market selloff last year has led to a significant drop in prices for technology firms. 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