Greek credit contracts 1.6 pct year-on-year in May, central bank says
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Total credit in Greece's banking system contracted 1.6 percent year-on-year in May after a 1.6 percent decline in the previous month, Bank of Greece data showed on Monday.
Credit extended to the government fell 5 percent after decreasing by 5.4 percent in April, the central bank said.
Lending to businesses and households declined 1 percent after a 0.9 percent drop in April.
[Reuters]