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Stress tests offer some relief, but not for Italy

On the whole, the results of Europe’s bank stress tests were positive, implying that the heavy drag that falls in bank lending have exerted on the euro-zone economy may be set to ease. But poor results for Italy suggest that further falls in bank lending there may prolong its recession yet further.

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