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Japan bank lending up 1.8% to record $4.36t in July: report
Japan bank lending up 1.8% to record $4.36t in July: report
Companies are borrowing money due to the rising costs of raw materials, an official said.
Japan’s bank lending slowest in nine years: report
The slowdown reflects sluggish consumption as households hoard cash.
Japanese corporates’ loan demand shrunk in April-June: survey
Thirteen lenders noted that demand was moderately weaker than the preceding 3-month period.
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