A liquidity crunch occurs when cash or easily sellable assets become scarce, making it hard for businesses or banks to meet short-term debts. It often triggers loan defaults, asset sell-offs, or tighter credit conditions. While no one directly benefits, speculators or cash-rich firms may acquire undervalued assets at steep discounts during such crises.
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