demand for credit

and there does not seem to be any sign of excessive credit creation . indeed , the demand for credit remains rather subdued.

Although the Bank can use interest rates to influence the demand for credit, global capital flows limit its effectiveness.

Since, in practice, the money supply is driven more by the demand for credit than reserves, this may be unnecessary.

"We continue to see strong demand for credit, " GE Chairman and CEO Jeff Immelt said.

Still, the speed with which pent-up demand for credit has been unleashed has analysts worried.

Meanwhile, money supply is increasing rapidly, indicating stronger demand for credit, and potentially higher investment pressure.

Among other things it tracks the (inverted) consumer demand for credit counseling services, foreclosure advisors and bankruptcy attorneys.

A second reason for the banks' poor performance is the sluggish British economy, which has trimmed demand for credit.

That's unlikely to happen when the demand for credit is in the ditch and loan losses are crimping banks' capital and lending capacity.

The historical record suggests that the lack of demand for credit is likely to persist.

A rate below the market rate creates a higher demand for credit; thus people and companies get into debt beyond normal levels.

When confidence is running high, appetite for debt increases, and when the mood turns pessimistic, demand for credit dives.

Mr. Trichet said weak bank lending in the euro zone mainly reflected weak demand for credit from borrowers.

Higher savings rates will dampen demand for credit, both directly and indirectly.

Outside of stimulus projects, demand for credit is not as strong.

Demand for credit is lower, as companies and consumers retrench.

That leads to further drops in demand for credit and threatens the overall level of economic activity.

The loans rally has been fuelled by growing demand for credit this year.

Excess demand for credit is common.

Demand for credit remains low.