Economics
Bankers Are Scoring Big Profits as Rates Soar. Now They're Facing a Backlash
- Savings rates in many nations are up less than lending rates
- Central banks, regulators, pile on pressure with inquiries
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In 2008, they were branded public enemies for eviscerating billions of dollars and tanking the global economy.
Now, bankers in many parts of the world are back in the hot seat. This time, though, they’re being blamed for making too much money instead of losing it.