Reuters reveals how U.S. companies shackled by past cheap debt and forgiving terms

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.