9 October 2023
Rising business bankruptcies are sounding alarm bells, especially as they increasingly involve large companies such as SVB Financial, Bed Bath & Beyond, and Yellow. Factors like inflation, supply-chain issues, diminishing government aid, and rising interest rates are cited as key challenges. The trend of big corporations filing for bankruptcy is concerning because it can destabilize financial markets, lead to massive layoffs, and potentially signify an impending economic downturn, as witnessed with Lehman Brothers in 2008.