Money What does the Silicon Valley Bank collapse mean for the economy? Experts expect modest dip. March 15, 2023March 16, 2023Paul Davidson, USA TODAYComments Off on What does the Silicon Valley Bank collapse mean for the economy? Experts expect modest dip. SVB's collapse and banking stress will likely reduce GDP growth slightly, by 0.2 to 0.3 percentage points. Banks will likely be more hesitant to lend.