But recovering from a shock like the global financial crisis can be a long drawn - out process — just as it was in the 1930s — as consumers and businesses repair their balance sheets and rebuild their confidence in the future. (bankofcanada.ca)
The idea that we can repair the balance sheets of the banks very quickly so they can return to business as before is unrealistic.» (theguardian.com)
There has been a major rebound in revenues and profits, but most firms are using this to repair balance sheets rather than boost capex. (research.gavekal.com)