The rapid expansion in bank loans since the turn of the year is a sure sign that the economic outlook is brighter than the stagnation in first-quarter GDP growth suggested. Loans to businesses are increasing at the fastest pace, which bodes well for investment, while signs that the overall value of residential mortgages is finally rebounding should ease the Fed’s concerns about the housing recovery.
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