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ECB Calls for Stricter Lending Standards for Businesses in Eurozone
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- The European Central Bank (ECB) reported that there has been a moderate tightening of credit standards for loans and credit lines to businesses in the eurozone during the second quarter of 2026.
- The tightening of lending criteria has resulted in an increase in loan application rejections across eurozone banks.
- All categories of loans were affected by the stricter credit criteria, as reported by banks in the region.
- The ECB's findings were published in a banking survey conducted in July 2026.
- The developments suggest a trend towards more challenging borrowing conditions for businesses in the eurozone.
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