credit squeeze

American  

noun

1. a restraint or limitation of credit.

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credit squeeze British  

noun

1. 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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Etymology

Origin of credit squeeze

First recorded in 1950–55

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Example Sentences

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credit squeeze

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

Everyone could see that Libor rates had shot up, but questions began to be asked about whether they had climbed enough to reflect the severity of the credit squeeze.

From The Guardian ● Jan. 18, 2017

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

Moves earlier this month toward closer budgetary cooperation among the 17 euro-zone nations was an important step, Draghi said, but will do little to relieve the risks of a near-term credit squeeze.

From Washington Post ● Dec. 20, 2011

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