Sky News host Sharri Markson said the Silicon Valley Bank “spectacularly collapsed” on Friday night – with Australian start-ups exposed to the crash, among many high-profile clients.
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“This issue became political over the weekend, with presidential candidates among those weighing in about whether or not the bank should be bailed out,” Ms Markson said.
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