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The collapse of a Californian bank triggered a rapidly-spreading banking crisis, with Europe suffering the brunt of it. European Banks, Financial Services firms and Insurers have fallen more than their US counterparts, while the risk of each one of those sectors in Europe has jumped.

US short-horizon statistical-fundamental gap widens; Banks’ woes caused Value’s return to plunge in Europe; Trading volume has increased, but only in Financial stocks.

Treasury yields drop as Fed approaches pivot; BoE leaves door open for further hikes, supporting the pound; Portfolio risk holds steady amid overall stock-market recovery.

The recent collapse of several banks has sparked fears of a 2011-style “doom loop,” in which losses in the financial sector spread to the wider economy. So far, contagion has been limited, but a further deterioration in credit quality could result in drawdowns across all sectors.

Haidi Stroud-Watts in Sydney and Vonnie Quinn in New York drive to the Asia, Australia and New Zealand market opens while wrapping the biggest stories of the previous day on Wall Street. Today’s guest: Olivier d’Assier, Qontigo Head of APAC Applied Research

In honor of Women’s History Month, we interviewed Mojdeh Singh, Principal, Office of the COO. She talks about her support system as her confidence booster, why it’s vital for women to empower one another, especially those who don’t have a voice, what inspires her, and advises one to speak up and not linger on mistakes or their low points.

In honor of Women’s History Month, we interviewed Pam Vance, Managing Director of Portfolio Construction & Performance. She shares what she thinks has been the most significant barrier to female leadership, how men can play their part as allies in advancing women in the workplace, and how she stays grounded and takes care of herself.

Size matters in US Equity; Financials matter more in DMexUS.