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Chart 1
Non-financial corporations: Since 2005, leverage stands at 1969 levels
Chart 2
Non-financial corporations are the most liquid in more than 40 years
Chart 3
Higher net profits prompt growth in retained earnings
Chart 4
Growth in net issues of share capital also helps lower leverage
Chart 5
Nearly all non-financial industries lower leverage, even after mid-2008 
Chart 6
General increase in liquidity position of most non-financial industries
Chart 7
Energy industries¹ lower leverage and increased liquidity
Chart 8
Retail and wholesale trade industries also lower leverage and boost liquidity to 10-year high
Chart 9
Leverage for non-energy manufacturers is flat since 2000; liquidity rebounds in second quarter of 2009 after declining since the end of 2006
Chart 10
Autos post largest increase in indebtedness among 12 non-energy manufacturing industries, even after mid-2008
Chart 11
Motor vehicle and parts indebtedness climb higher, while liquidity declines before rebounding in the second quarter of 2009
Date Modified: 2009-12-02

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