The Federal Reserve’s latest survey of bank loan officers confirms that the dampening effect of monetary-policy tightening on borrowing and lending continued in the second quarter. This implies that the residual impact of interest rate increases and the banking turmoil that engulfed local and regional ... READ MORE >
Senior Loan Officer Opinion Survey
Fed survey shows a notable decline in loan demand
Further evidence of tightened lending conditions and a potential credit crunch can be seen in the notable decline in demand for credit by large and middle market firms, a new survey of loan officers from the Federal Reserve shows. This decline will affect the real economy in the near term ... READ MORE >
After flush years, households show a reluctance to borrow
A pillar of the American economy in the recovery from the pandemic has been household balance sheets, which have been bolstered by a robust labor market and nominal income growth. But now, with the prospect of tighter lending standards and reduced spending caused by the recent banking ... READ MORE >