squeeze

squeeze definition - business

squeeze

  1. The use of coercion in an attempt to obtain money from someone. For example, a squeeze is put on a delinquent borrower who is told to make a payment or a report will be made to the credit bureau.
  2. A period of tight money when interest rates are high and loans are difficult to obtain.

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