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US banks expect stronger loan demand in 2026, Fed survey shows

Banks expect demand for business loans across all categories to strengthen this year, a Federal Reserve survey showed on Monday, with most saying they expect lower interest rates and higher spending or investment needs will drive that trend.

Feb 2 (Reuters) – Banks expect demand for business loans across all categories to strengthen this year, a Federal Reserve survey showed on Monday, with most saying they expect lower interest rates and higher spending or investment needs will drive th… [1038 chars]

Source: Reuters | Published: 2026-02-02T19:57:00Z

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