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Historically, similar interventions can mask underlying weaknesses, delaying necessary reforms and potentially incentivizing risky behavior. The concern remains that if more banks begin to falter, the current $25 billion fund might prove insufficient, necessitating further expansion and intervention.
The Broader Economic Outlook
Market reactions have been muted so far. The S&P 500 index shows little immediate movement, but history warns that such crises often unfold gradually. The collapse of Lehman Brothers in 2008, for example, did not trigger immediate panic but resulted in a prolonged economic downturn.