credit squeeze

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Gregory Daco, chief economist at the consulting firm EY-Parthenon, said he thinks a significant credit squeeze would have “slightly more’’ of an economic impact than the quarter-point rate hike the Fed announced Wednesday.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 23, 2023

Volcker imposed a ferocious credit squeeze, and Reagan supported this wildly unpopular policy.

From Washington Post • Oct. 19, 2021

These are areas that have been particularly damaged by the credit squeeze and problems in the eurozone, with lenders scaling back loans and dramatically tightening lending criteria.

From The Guardian • Aug. 1, 2012

Central banks from major economies stand ready to take steps to stabilize financial markets and prevent a credit squeeze should the outcome of Greek elections on Sunday cause tumultuous trading, G20 officials told Reuters.

From Reuters • Jun. 14, 2012

As the credit squeeze gripped the financial markets, his holdings took a beating.

From New York Times • Feb. 16, 2012