Eurozone bank lending to businesses increased in September at the fastest pace since early 2009, data published by the European Central Bank showed on Wednesday.
Loans to businesses grew at a pace of 8.9 percent annually, slightly faster than August's 8.8 percent rise. This was the biggest increase since January 2009, when lending grew 9.2 percent.
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