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Credit growth stable at 7.4 pct YoY in March, led by business loans
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Deposits rise by 2.13 bln in March, up to 209.75 bln
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Economic sentiment slides further in April, consumer confidence lowest in four years
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Unemployment rate continues to rise in March, reaching 9 pct
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Building activity starts 2026 strongly with 15.4 pct YoY rise in Jan
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Primary surplus at 4.37 bln up to March thanks to deferred spending, VAT intakes
Budget primary confirmed at deficit of 1.47 bln in Jan as taxes dwindle
The primary balance was below its target by 442 million euros. Expenditure excluding interest payments and the public investment budget came to 4.22 billion euros. Net revenues came to 3.85 billion euros, below target by 812 million euros.
The monthly primary balance for January improved from a monthly deficit of 4.45 billion noted in December. The overall budget balance in January came to a deficit of 1.56 billion euros compared to a deficit of 768 million euros in January 2020.
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