SQUAWK BOX, THURSDAY 16TH MARCH, 2023

Credit Suisse takes a 50 billion franc lifeline from the Swiss National Bank as it looks to restore confidence in the lender, after shares plummet 24 percent. The Chairman of the Saudi National Bank tells CNBC there have been no talks about providing additional financial assistance to Credit Suisse, as he tries to firm up confidence in the embattled lender. European banks brace themselves after a bruising session - that saw the sector plunge 7%, the worst day since Russia invaded Ukraine. Oil recovers some ground after hitting its lowest level since December 2021, amid fears the banking crisis could dent global economic growth. Cracks in the global banking system cast doubt over the ECB's resolve, with market bets clouded on the likelihood of a 50 basis point hike today.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.