Cyprus Sees Strong Banking Growth In December 2024 As Loan Demand Rebounds

by THEFUTURE.TEAM

January 30, 2025

Cyprus closed out 2024 with a surge in banking activity, as both loan demand and deposits recorded significant increases, according to the latest Monetary and Financial Statistics from the Central Bank of Cyprus (CBC).

Loan Growth Accelerates

Total loans saw a net increase of €503.2 million in December, reversing a slight €1.8 million decline from the previous month. The annual growth rate of total loans accelerated to 2.8%, up from 1.9% in November, bringing outstanding loans to €25.4 billion.

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Loans to Cyprus residents rose by €150.7 million.
Household borrowing increased by €111.3 million.
Loans to non-financial corporations also climbed by €111.4 million.
Other domestic sectors experienced a net decline of €72.0 million in loan uptake.

Deposits See Strongest Monthly Gain Of The Year

December also saw a significant rise in total deposits, with a net increase of €977.4 million, far exceeding November’s €91.6 million gain. The annual deposit growth rate climbed to 6.6%, up from 5.4% in November, pushing total deposit volume to €55.9 billion by year-end.

Deposits from Cyprus residents grew by €877.2 million.
Household deposits led the increase, rising €594.5 million.
Deposits from non-financial corporations declined by €135.3 million.
Other domestic sectors contributed an additional €418.0 million in deposits.

Seasonal Trends And Economic Resilience

The CBC attributed the strong deposit inflow in December to seasonal factors, highlighting the resilience of the Cypriot banking sector as loan activity picked up after a slower period. With rising deposit levels and increasing borrowing demand, Cyprus enters 2025 with a strengthened financial system, positioning its banks for continued growth and stability.

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EU Farm Output Prices Decline For The First Time In Nine Months

by THEFUTURE.TEAM

March 12, 2026

EU Market Adjustments Signal New Price Trends

Agricultural output prices across the European Union declined in the fourth quarter of 2025, marking a shift after several quarters of increases. Data from Eurostat shows that farm gate prices fell by 1.9% compared with the same period in 2024.

Crisis of Declining Prices In Select Markets

Cyprus recorded one of the more notable decreases in agricultural input costs among EU member states, with prices falling by 2.6% compared with Q4 2024. The reduction eased cost pressures for the local agricultural sector following periods of higher prices earlier in 2025. Across the EU, prices for goods and services consumed in agriculture remained relatively stable. Non-investment inputs such as energy, fertilisers and feedingstuffs showed limited overall changes during the quarter.

Country-Specific Divergence In Price Movements

Eurostat data highlights considerable variation across member states. Fifteen EU countries recorded declines in agricultural output prices. Belgium registered the largest decrease at 12.9%, followed by Lithuania (8.2%) and Germany (6.0%). At the same time, twelve countries reported increases in output prices. Ireland recorded the strongest rise at 6.8%, followed by Slovenia (5.6%) and Malta (4.2%).

Stability In Agricultural Inputs Amid Commodity Shifts

Agricultural input prices also showed mixed developments. Eleven member states recorded declines, including Cyprus (2.6%), Belgium (2.1%) and Sweden (2.0%). Other countries experienced moderate increases, including Lithuania (4.2%), Ireland (3.3%) and Romania (2.5%). Among major agricultural commodities, milk prices declined by 4.1% while cereal prices fell by 8.9% across the EU. In contrast, fertilisers and soil improvers increased by 7.9%, reflecting continued volatility in input markets.

Outlook For EU Agriculture

The latest Eurostat data points to uneven price developments across the EU agricultural sector. While input prices remained broadly stable in many markets, movements in output prices varied significantly between member states. These trends highlight the need for farmers and policymakers to adapt to shifting commodity prices and changing cost structures across the European agricultural market.