News from 2017-06-26 / KfW Research

KfW Credit Market Outlook June 2017

Growth of new lending to enterprises and self-employed persons increased by an impressive 3.1 % year-on-year in the first quarter of 2017. Three factors contributed and continue to contribute to this positive development: the strength of the economy, the heightened probability of rising borrowing costs and reduced political risks. The credit market thus looks set to gain further momentum at the current juncture.

KfW Credit Market Outlook June 2017

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