credit squeeze

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noun

a restraint or limitation of credit.

Origin of credit squeeze

First recorded in 1950–55

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Related Words for credit squeeze

restraint, price-fixing, valorization

British Dictionary definitions for credit squeeze

credit squeeze

noun

the control of credit facilities as an instrument of economic policy, associated with restrictions on bank loans and overdrafts, raised interest rates, etc

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