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Survey on the Access to Finance of Enterprises: lending conditions tightened
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What changed vs prior statement
- 01Firms reported a strong net increase in interest rates on bank loans, highlighting tightened lending conditions.
- 02Key phrases related to economic constraints and lending willingness were introduced, emphasizing potential improvements.
- 03No vote-record change.
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PRESS RELEASE Survey on the Access to Finance of Enterprises: lending conditions tightened 20 July 2026 Firms reported further net tightening of bank loan interest rates and other loan conditions related to price and non-price factors. Firms signalled a small increase in financin
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