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Mar 2023
26m 27s

Credit Suisse gets $54 billion lifeline

Bbc World Service
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Credit Suisse accepted a $54 billion bailout fund from Switzerland’s Central Bank, after its share price plunged up to 30% on Wednesday. The nation’s second largest bank’s stock price rebounded on Thursday but with issues surrounding the bank for years, investors are asking if the bailout money will save it from more trouble. Despite the bank crisis in Euro ... Show More
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