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Credit crunch fears are taking hold among US investors thanks to banking system turmoil.
  • Investors are worried that another problem could soon hit the US economy – a credit crunch. 
  • The fears were sparked by the failure of SVB, and Americans say they're feeling the squeeze. 
  • We've laid out what's going on, and which are the key drivers behind a potential credit crunch.

It's easy for investors to find something to stress about these days.

Four months into 2023, fears now center around a potential credit crunch following the implosion of Silicon Valley Bank and Signature Bank in March.