The credit hurdle for German industry and trade rose somewhat in November, having fallen in the previous month. Currently 42.9% of the firms assess banks’ lending policies as restrictive. In October 41.7% of the survey participants expressed this opinion. The financing situation of the firms remains critical and poses a risk for the economic recovery.
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