tight liquidity
[/taɪt lɪˈkwɪdɪti/]
noun phrase
liquidez restrita
1. A financial condition where there is a shortage of available cash or liquid assets in the market or within an organization, making it difficult to meet short-term obligations or fund operations
The bank faced tight liquidity during the financial crisis, struggling to meet customer withdrawal demands.
O banco enfrentou liquidez restrita durante a crise financeira, tendo dificuldade em atender às solicitações de saque dos clientes.
2. Limited availability of funds or credit in the financial system, typically resulting in higher interest rates and stricter lending conditions
Tight liquidity in the market forced small businesses to seek alternative financing sources.
A liquidez restrita no mercado forçou pequenas empresas a buscar fontes alternativas de financiamento.
This term is widely used in both American and Brazilian financial contexts, particularly following economic downturns or banking crises. In Brazil, 'tight liquidity' gained prominence during the 2008 financial crisis and subsequent economic fluctuations. The phrase reflects real concerns in business and finance sectors, affecting everything from corporate lending to personal credit availability.
NYC Slang
The money's dried up; cash is tight
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