Euro Area Bank Interest Rates Show Varied Trends in January 2024

In January 2024, bank interest rates on new loans to corporations and households in the Euro Area exhibited diverse trends, reflecting the evolving financial landscape. The composite cost-of-borrowing indicator for loans to corporations remained relatively stable, with fluctuations observed in specific loan categories.

Among corporations, the interest rate on new loans over €1 million with short-term initial rate fixations decreased, while rates for smaller loans saw a slight increase during the same period. Deposits from corporations, on the other hand, showed minor changes, with some rates remaining steady and others experiencing marginal fluctuations.

Moving to household loans, interest rates for housing purchases demonstrated a downward trajectory across various rate fixation periods. Conversely, new loans to households for consumption experienced an uptick in interest rates, reflecting shifting consumer borrowing patterns.

The data detailing these interest rate fluctuations can be accessed for individual Euro Area countries on the official statistical platform. Furthermore, more detailed breakdowns for both corporations and households are available for in-depth analysis of borrowing and deposit trends.

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