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July 2026 euro area bank lending survey
PRESS RELEASE July 2026 euro area bank lending survey 21 July 2026 Credit standards tightened moderately for firms amid higher perceived risks Business loan demand rose slightly, while household loan demand decreased Credit standards tightened most in sectors such as the car indu
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