Araverus Team|Tuesday, February 3, 2026 at 10:10 AM
Araverus Team
Feb 3, 2026 · 10:10 AM
Bank Lending · ECB · Eurozone · Loan Conditions
Eurozone banks tightened their conditions for loans to businesses in the last quarter of last year, an unexpected development lenders expect will continue in the early months of 2026.
Different outlooks for inflation are likely to send the banks in different directions this year.
Sales fell more than expected in December, as the rebound in household spending that is expected to help the economy in 2026 remains fragile.
Eurozone government bond yields were little changed in opening trade, staying calm ahead of the European Central Bank’s policy meeting on Thursday.
Ten of 12 analysts polled foresaw no change in the bank’s 2.25% benchmark rate for the entirety of this year.
