FX.co ★ Euro Area Household Credit Growth Steady in April

In April 2026, bank lending to households in the Eurozone increased by 3% year-on-year to €7.194 trillion, in line with expectations. Credit to businesses accelerated, with annual growth rising to 3.4% from 3.2% in March. Overall credit to the private sector—which includes both households and non-financial corporations—expanded by 3.5% in April, unchanged from the previous month.