Reuters reporting showed how U.S. companies that gorged on cheap, easy credit during the era of near-zero rates are now choking on it as rates and costs rise, posing a risk to the broader economy. Small firms are beginning to feel the squeeze, which could have a chilling effect on hiring, wages and consumption, adding to headwinds from wobbly financial markets and ebbing global growth.
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Reuters reveals how U.S. companies shackled by past cheap debt and forgiving terms
05 February 2019, 12:00 am. 1 minute
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Topics of Interest: Politics
Type: Reuters Best
Sectors: Economy & Policy
Regions: Americas
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