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Credit Suisse gets $54 billion lifeline

Credit Suisse has accepted a $54bn bailout fund from the nation's central bank.

Credit Suisse accepted a $54 billion bailout fund from Switzerland’s Central Bank, after its share price plunged up to 30% on Wednesday. The nation’s second largest bank’s stock price rebounded on Thursday but with issues surrounding the bank for years, investors are asking if the bailout money will save it from more trouble.

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