Japan lending

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.