China’s Central Bank PBOC to Deploy Various Tools to Combat Economic Downturn

China’s Central Bank PBOC to Deploy Various Tools to Combat Economic Downturn

Zou Lan, head of the monetary policy department of the Chinese central bank PBOC Zou is also considering lowering the reserve ratio for commercial banks to allow them to lend more. (Foto: imago images/VCG) Beijing, Hong Kong China’s central bank wants to dig deep into its tool kit to fight an economic downturn in the world’s … Read more

Banks more reluctant to lend to companies

Banks more reluctant to lend to companies

Bankenskyline von Frankfurt 29.9 percent of those companies that are currently negotiating a loan reported reluctance on the part of the banks in December. (Photo: dpa) Berlin In view of rising interest rates and the feared recession, companies in Germany are finding it more difficult to obtain new bank loans. 29.9 percent of those companies … Read more