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Decline in Deposits and Increase in Loans in January 2026

Published February 26, 2026, 14:13
Decline in Deposits and Increase in Loans in January 2026

The Central Bank of Cyprus announced a decrease in deposits of €851.2 million in January 2026, in contrast to the increase of €877.1 million in December 2025. The annual rate of change in deposits fell to 5.3% from 6.5% the previous month, with the total balance reaching €56.9 billion. The decrease came mainly from deposits of residents of Cyprus, with household deposits increasing marginally, while deposits of non-financial corporations decreased significantly. Conversely, total loans increased by €76.4 million, although less than the increase of €587.2 million in December 2025. The annual rate of change in loans strengthened to 11.2% from 10.7% the previous month, with the total loan balance reaching €26.9 billion. The increase in loans came mainly from loans to non-financial corporations. In summary, January 2026 saw a reversal of the trend, with a decrease in deposits and an increase in loans, suggesting a possible change in consumer and business behaviour.