In hopeful sign, midsize banks see demand for loans

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Commercial loans, the demand for which declined following the September 11 terrorist attacks, are now showing signs of making a comeback as a source of profit for banks. In fact, 44% of loan officers polled in July 2004 said they believe demand is stronger. Meanwhile banks continue to pursue loan deals, and some such as KeyCorp. have seen their commercial loan balances rise.

United States, Administration of General Economic Programs, Business Loan Programs, Forecasts and trends, Surveys, Market trend/market analysis, Commercial loans, KeyCorp., Bank loans

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Woes know no border: IKB's hit worsens in Germany; a loss in Norway

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Article discusses banks' and investment funds' financial losses and currency shortages in Germany and Norway attributed to the US subprime mortgage crisis. Governmental and corporate efforts to bail-out financial institutions are analyzed.

Germany, Norway, Management investment, open-end, International aspects, Mutual fund industry, Company business forecast/projection, Company forecasts, Bank bailouts, Subprime loans, IKB Deutsche Industriebank AG, KfW Group

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In Eastern Europe, Western banks fuel growth, fears

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Western banks are pushing capital influx into Eastern Europe, growing the economy and the expanding European Union. Foreign banks control 83 percent of Bulgaria's banking industry and 70 percent of Poland's banking sector.

Europe, Eastern Europe, Foreign investments, Economic aspects

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