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The overarching goal was to reassure the public and prevent a broader systemic collapse, which could have far-reaching economic consequences.
Market Impact and Long-term Considerations
Despite these measures, analysts and critics remain cautious. The intervention appears to resemble a bailout—banks receiving liquidity support to cover long-term securities—raising questions about the true nature of these actions. While officially not labeled as bailouts, the methods suggest a de facto backstop that shifts risk away from the banks and onto taxpayers, especially if losses are absorbed through assessments rather than direct funding.