Concerning: The similarities to 2008 keep piling up!

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Various economic concerns, including a significant contraction in credit impulse, slowing savings, and negative credit impulse when adjusted for deposits. This suggests a reduction in the flow of new credit into the economy, potentially impacting economic growth and liquidity. Additionally, both real and nominal M1 growth have contracted more than during the Global Financial Crisis (GFC), indicating reduced liquidity in the financial system. These factors point to depressed domestic demand, which could result in lower inflationary pressures and potentially lead to a “hard landing” scenario, with adverse consequences for private credit and private equity markets.






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