On the recordJune 20, 2023
We are watching that very carefully. Bank credit conditions have been tightening for a year.
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congress.govWe are watching that very carefully. Bank credit conditions have been tightening for a year.
Addressing concerns about potential credit crunch due to tightening bank credit conditions.
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