FX.co ★ Eurozone Lending Rises Less than Expected

Bank lending to Eurozone households increased 3.1% year-on-year to €7.26 trillion in August 2026, unchanged from July and slightly below market expectations of 3.2%. Lending to businesses eased to 4.2% from 4.4%. Overall private-sector credit growth, which includes households and non-financial corporations, accelerated to 4.3% from 4.1% in July, marking its highest rate since February 2023.