Jewish News 24 · Aug 25, 2026

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📈 U.S. BUSINESS LENDING SURGES: Commercial and industrial loans at U.S. banks rose by $254 billion year-over-year to $2.93 trillion in the week ending Aug. 21, the highest level since June 2020 and the largest annual increase since March 2023. Loans climbed another $8.4 billion in the latest week and now stand just $137 billion below their May 2020 peak, signaling stronger business borrowing despite inflation remaining above 3% for five consecutive months.

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