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ECB Bank Lending Survey (Jan): Banks tightened credit standards for firms, citing higher perceived risks amid lower risk tolerance; Credit standards eased slightly for housing loans, but tightened further for consumer credit

The ECB's latest bank lending survey indicates a notable tightening of credit standards for businesses, reflecting increased risk aversion among banks.

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This could hint at a more cautious lending environment, potentially impacting economic growth and consumer spending. While easing for housing loans suggests a slight offset, the tightening for consumer credit underscores concerns about broader financial conditions that policymakers will need to consider going forward.

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