tight credit

Across the pond, the Bank of England lowered its growth forecasts, citing tight credit conditions and government spending cuts.

The Fed said the financial market turmoil will likely continue to restrain spending, partly due to the tight credit market.

This was the result of tight credit policies aimed at preventing the economy from overheating.

High vacancy rates, especially in the multi-family segment, and tight credit will slow building projects for a while, analysts said.

Tight credit conditions have added to the woes of U. S. carmakers, as some consumers have been unable to get loans to purchase vehicles.

But Dales said he expects a sub-par recovery becauseof high unemployment, tight credit and still-high debt loads.

Just as crucially, tight credit threatens to shut the safety valve of the low-wage sector of the economy.

Insiders pointed out that banks are inclined to grant loans to qualified enterprises rather than individuals due to a tight credit line.

As investors contend with tight credit markets, they also face weakness in the U. S. dollar and soaring commodities prices.

Corporations, which are still facing tight credit conditions, are unlikely to pick up the slack any time soon.

Most analysts trace America's current economic woes to tight credit conditions sparked by a wave of home foreclosures and mortgage defaults.

Tight credit and falling home prices have affected consumer spending as well.

Banks remain reluctant to lend, and tight credit, especially for small businesses, stands in the way of the strong recovery we need.

But in the context of the increasingly tight credit crunch, declining prices can race toward dreaded deflation.

Tight credit and a weakening U. S. economy have left industrywide auto sales at their weakest point in 26 years.

The Realtors' group also said tight credit conditions and home appraisals that fell short of agreed-upon selling prices weighed on sales.

Job losses, declining equity and house wealth, and tight credit conditions have weighed on consumer sentiment and spending.

Tight credit is not an immediate threat: German companies have plenty of cash.

As developers complete projects and face tight credit and weak demand, a fall in private investment appears inevitable.

A statement issued by the Fed says it took the action in light of "weakening" economic outlook and tight credit that is hampering business.

Industrial production growth will contract amid tight credit conditions and weaker exports.

But analysts still reckon high unemployment, coupled with low income growth and tight credit, will hamper growth.

Industrial production growth will contract amid tight credit condition and weaker exports.

A boost in sales would please dealers, too, and encourage banks to relax their tight credit terms for dealers and suppliers.

Tight credit has already curbed new oil and gas development, and the trend appears likely to continue.

Despite the economy's modest recovery, individuals face high unemployment and tight credit.

Tight credit markets, dented consumer confidence and high gas prices all conspire to reduce demand.

They argue that doing so would do little to boost the economy, preferring instead more moves to ease tight credit.

For China, the risk of more capital outflows could cause further stress in already tight credit markets.

Tight credit is straining businesses already hit by competitive pressure.

But the bad news continues: Sinking labor and other income, falling home prices and still-tight credit imply anemic spending growth for now.

Tight credit is reckoned to have cost the American carmakers 40, 000 sales in August, worth about $1 billion in revenue.

Tight credit could suppress any rebound in spending, furthermore.

Moreover, tight credit conditions left little margin for error.

Tight credit conditions have also made it harder to borrow money to import commodities.

It also reflects how companies are making use of low interest rates, tight credit spreads and roaring equity markets to raise capital.

A key measure of banks' willingness to lend to each other, businesses, and consumers, showed the tight credit market is easing.

Consumers, indebted and hobbled by tight credit, cannot help much.

Tight credit markets have affected some businesses.

This is why I feel the Tier 1 trading community is finding more opportunities than less in a tight credit environment.

Tight credit markets have threatened to stall the economy.

But there are still hurdles to closing deals, including tight credit and appraisal problems.

Of course, that doesn't mean they are buying: 60% said tight credit was preventing them from taking the plunge.

Federal Reserve officials say they cut rates to 3. 5 percent to ease tight credit.

Ms Qu says tight credit has raised costs for industries such as steel that typically carry a lot of debt.