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ECB SAFE Survey: Firms reported further net tightening of bank loan interest rates and other loan conditions related to price and non-price factors.

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  • Firms reported further net tightening of bank loan interest rates and other loan conditions related to price and non-price factors.
  • Financing needs remained stable, but availability of bank loans deteriorated marginally.
  • Firms expected stronger increases in selling prices and non-labour input costs, whereas wage expectations moderated slightly.
  • Short-term inflation expectations increased markedly, with medium-term inflation expectations remaining stable.
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