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2026.04.2908:00:00UTC+00Euro Zone Corporate Lending Growth Accelerates to 3.2% in March 2026

Loans to non-financial corporations in the Euro Zone grew at an annual rate of 3.2% in March 2026, edging up from 2.9% recorded in February 2026. The latest figures, updated on 29 April 2026, indicate a modest strengthening in corporate credit demand or availability across the bloc.

The acceleration from February’s pace suggests that businesses in the real economy—outside the financial sector—are either stepping up borrowing for investment and working capital or finding improved access to bank financing. While the increase is incremental, the move from 2.9% to 3.2% highlights a continued expansion in corporate lending activity as of March.

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