Just two years ago, a major U.S. bank collapsed almost overnight. In this episode, the Cash Lads unpack how Silicon Valley Bank’s business model - built for a low-inflation world - unravelled when prices and interest rates surged. From tech startups to bond portfolios, the lads explore what went wrong, why it happened so fast, and what it reveals about modern banking risks.

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This week, the Cash Lads revisit the short-lived Liz Truss era and the now-iconic lettuce that outlasted her. You might think you can fool the financial markets but this week's episode shows that you usually can't. They break down how her government’s economic plans rattled financial markets, why confidence matters, and what this whirlwind moment teaches us about the power - and ruthlessness - of global finance.

This week, the Cash Lads take a trip to Japan to unpack one of the most dramatic economic booms - and busts - in modern history. From soaring property prices to the bubble that burst spectacularly in the early 1990s, the lads explore what really happened, why it mattered, and the lessons it has for those countries that may follow in its shoes.

Warning: This podcast does not constitute financial or tax advice. Please contact a financial advisor or tax advisor to discuss your own individual circumstances, taking into account your needs and objectives, knowledge and experience and financial situation.