The Bank for International Settlements (BIS) reports that bank lending to emerging markets and developing economies increased by $148 billion in the first quarter of 2026, primarily concentrated in Africa, the Middle East, and emerging Europe. The BI

2026-07-31

The Bank for International Settlements (BIS) reports that bank lending to emerging markets and developing economies increased by $148 billion in the first quarter of 2026, primarily concentrated in Africa, the Middle East, and emerging Europe. The BIS's global liquidity indicator shows strong growth in both US dollar and euro-denominated foreign currency lending, with euro-denominated lending growing relatively faster.