FX.co ★ Eurozone Household Credit Growth Continues to Improve

In August 2025, bank lending to households within the Eurozone experienced a 2.5% increase year-on-year, marking its highest rise since April 2023. This increase surpasses the 2.4% growth recorded in July and exceeds expectations of a 2.3% rise. The uptick underscores a sustained recovery in credit demand, bolstered by the European Central Bank's recent policy easing. Additionally, lending to businesses climbed by 3%, an improvement over July's 2.8%. Meanwhile, overall credit growth to the private sector maintained a stable pace, remaining at 2.8%, consistent with the previous month's figures.