The Fed’s latest Senior Loan Officer survey points to a continued drop off in demand for commercial and industrial loans, consistent with business equipment investment contracting again in the fourth quarter. And while looser policy has prompted a surge in demand for household loans, lending standards remain tight, suggesting that lower rates alone will not prevent a further slowdown in consumption growth.
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