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Data from FMP. Forecasts by Sigmanomics Forecast Engine.
United StatesUS Bank Lending YoY held to 3.0% in January 2025
FMPMonthlyReleased February 2025
US Bank Lending YoY held to 3.0% in January 2025, released February 2025. The reading matched the 3.1% consensus.
Latest Release
3.000000
Actual
3.100000
Consensus
3.000000
Previous
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Sigmacast Σ-direction model: consensus + ½ × mean(surprise, trailing 90d).
CORRELATED SYMBOLS— markets that historically move with this indicator
| Symbol | Direction | Correlation | Asset Class | Signal Bias | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S&P 500 | ▲ Direct | +0.50 | INDEX | Bullish Stocks | → View |
| EUR/USD | ▼ Inverse | −0.45 | FOREX | Bearish EUR | → View |
| USD/JPY | ▲ Direct | +0.40 | FOREX | Bullish USD | → View |
| XAU/USD | ▼ Inverse | −0.35 | COMMODITIES | Bearish Gold | → View |
| BTC/USD | ▲ Direct | +0.30 | CRYPTO | Watch | → View |
Correlation based on 12-month rolling window. Click any symbol to view its Sigmanomics forecast page.
THE RELEASE
Bank Lending YoY (United States) was reported at 3% in January 2025. This missed the market consensus of 3.1% by 0.1%. The reading was unchanged from the previous release.
THE MODEL'S TAKE
Historically, this indicator is positively correlated with S&P 500 (Bullish Stocks). A secondary relationship exists with EUR/USD, negatively correlated (Bearish EUR).
WHAT TO WATCH NEXT
Same-country events in the next 14 days include NY Empire State Manufacturing Index (Jun 15) and Industrial Production MoM (Jun 15).
Auto-generated from current model state · Refreshes on each release · Last update February 2025.
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Bank Lending YoY - US
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About Bank Lending YoY — United States
DEFINITION
Bank lending YoY (Year-over-Year) is a financial indicator that measures the annual change in the amount of loans and credit extended by banks. It is a key metric used to assess the overall health of the banking sector and the availability of credit in the economy. A positive YoY growth in bank lending indicates a growing economy, while a negative growth may signal a slowdown. This indicator is closely monitored by investors, policymakers, and analysts to gauge the strength of the financial system and its impact on economic growth.
WHY THIS INDICATOR MATTERS
This release contributes to the broader macro picture used by cross-asset investors for positioning and risk management. The release is more useful as part of a longer-run signal than as a single-print catalyst. Released monthly.
WHAT'S NEXT
This indicator correlates most strongly with S&P 500 (Bullish Stocks, r=0.50) — a useful reference for index-focused traders.