Insights
President Biden reassures markets on US banking sector as Bitcoin and gold extend rally

Quick Take
- President Biden went on national television to speak on the US banking sector.
- Biden says, “US taxpayers will pay no losses, and funds will be raised through insurance fund fees” and “we won’t stop here; we’ll carry on as necessary.”
- Money markets price in a more significant probability of a 25bps hike than a 50bps for the EU and the US.
- Bitcoin extends gain to $25,500, gold breaks $1,900 while the VIX hits a five-month high to 30
- Brent crude oil prices dipped below $79 per barrel for the first time since January 10.

