Fed Warns of Credit-Crunch Risk Leading to ‘Marked Slowdown’ in Economic Activity

Fed Warns of Credit-Crunch Risk Leading to ‘Marked Slowdown’ in Economic Activity
The Federal Reserve building in Washington, on March 27, 2019. Brendan McDermid/Reuters
Tom Ozimek
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The recent banking sector turmoil has caused lenders to tighten borrowing standards, squeezing the supply of credit to households and businesses, potentially threatening economic growth, according to a report from the Federal Reserve.

The Fed’s quarterly Senior Loan Officer Opinion (SLOOS) survey, released Monday, showed that U.S. credit conditions continued tightening in the first months of the year.
Tom Ozimek
Tom Ozimek
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Tom Ozimek is a senior reporter for The Epoch Times. He has a broad background in journalism, deposit insurance, marketing and communications, and adult education.
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