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European Central Bank Survey Reveals Tightening Credit Standards and Dropping Loan Demand Amid Higher Rates

The latest euro area bank lending survey published by the European Central Bank indicates a continued tightening of credit standards for firms and consumers driven by elevated risk perceptions and higher borrowing costs, though the data highlights a gradual and sustained increase in specialized financing for artificial intelligence infrastructure.
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