Latest / The European Economy Podcast with Fexingo: ECB, Eurozone, and Continental Markets
Why Eurozone Bank Lending Is Rebounding
After months of deposit outflows and a cautious ECB, eurozone bank lending is finally picking up. In this episode, Lucas and Luna dig into the numbers behind the rebound — credit growth has turned positive for the first time in over a year, and business loans are leading the charge. They discuss what's driving the shift: easing financial conditions, a stabilizing euro at 1.16 against the dollar, and the ECB's patient stance as GDP growth cools to 1.5 percent annualized. They also weigh the risks — from the US slowdown to lingering concerns about bank profitability. Why does this…
The skinny
The skinny isn't ready yet — notes appear once the transcript is processed.