Do banks need less of a cushion in case of disaster?
Do banks need less of a cushion in case of disaster?  
Podcast: Marketplace All-in-One
Published On: Tue Feb 17 2026
Description: Regulators tightened banking rules after the Great Recession. At a conference yesterday, Federal Reserve Vice Chair Michelle Bowman said the Fed is looking into easing rules for banks in hopes that this may mean more mortgage loans. But it also means banks may be more vulnerable to the next financial crisis. So why now? Plus, we take you on a tour of some of the physical infrastructure powering the AI boom.