During the first half of 2023, most domestic banks were reporting a weaker demand for commercial and industrial (C&I) loans in the United States. That weak demand applied to C&I loans for both large and middle-market firms, as well as small firms. Any figure below zero signals that over ** percent of bank officers experienced less demand for those loans, while figures above zero show that at least half of domestic banks perceived a stronger demand.

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United States Loan Officer Survey: DSF: Moderately Weaker data was reported at 11.800 % in Apr 2018. This records a decrease from the previous number of 11.900 % for Jan 2018. United States Loan Officer Survey: DSF: Moderately Weaker data is updated quarterly, averaging 14.300 % from Jan 1997 (Median) to Apr 2018, with 85 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 53.800 % in Apr 2009 and a record low of 1.800 % in Apr 1998. United States Loan Officer Survey: DSF: Moderately Weaker data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Federal Reserve Board. The data is categorized under Global Database’s USA – Table US.KA036: Senior Loan Officer Opinion Survey: Demand for Commercial and Industrial Loans. Senior Loan Officer Survey Questionnaire: Apart from normal seasonal variation, how has demand for C&I loans from small firms changed over the past three months?

Gold prices have surged due to increased demand from China and a weakening US dollar, with gold reaching over $3,387 an ounce as markets reopen.

Graph and download economic data for Number of Large Domestic Banks That Reported Weaker Commercial and Industrial Loan Demand and Reported That Decreased Customers' Precautionary Demand for Cash and Liquidity Was a Somewhat Important Reason (SUBLPDCIRWPSLGNQ) from Q4 2012 to Q2 2025 about demand, cash, liquidity, large, commercial, domestic, loans, banks, depository institutions, industry, and USA.

During the first half of 2023, there was a higher percentage of banks reporting a decrease in the demand for mortgages than of consumer loans in the United States. Nevertheless, bank officers perceived a weaker demand for all types of loans to U.S. households. Any figure above zero signals that over ** percent of respondents experienced a stronger demand, while figures below zero show that at least half of domestic banks perceived a weaker demand.

Graph and download economic data for Number of Large Domestic Banks That Reported Weaker Commercial and Industrial Loan Demand and Reported That Decreased Customer Investment in Plant or Equipment Was a Somewhat Important Reason (SUBLPDCIRWESLGNQ) from Q3 1995 to Q2 2025 about plant, demand, large, investment, equipment, commercial, domestic, loans, banks, depository institutions, industry, and USA.

United States Loan Survey: DCL: Other Banks: Substantially Weaker data was reported at 0.000 % in Apr 2018. This stayed constant from the previous number of 0.000 % for Jan 2018. United States Loan Survey: DCL: Other Banks: Substantially Weaker data is updated quarterly, averaging 0.000 % from Oct 2013 (Median) to Apr 2018, with 19 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 3.300 % in Oct 2015 and a record low of 0.000 % in Apr 2018. United States Loan Survey: DCL: Other Banks: Substantially Weaker data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Federal Reserve Board. The data is categorized under Global Database’s USA – Table US.KA048: Senior Loan Officer Opinion Survey: Demand for Commercial Real Estate Loans. Senior Loan Officer Survey Questionnaire: Apart from normal seasonal variation, how has demand for CRE loans changed over the past three months?

Remy Cointreau forecasts an 18% sales drop in 2024/25, impacted by weak U.S. demand and tough conditions in China, with better-than-expected Q3 performance.

Daimler Truck reports a 5% decline in Q2 sales, impacted by weak demand in the U.S., affecting the Trucks North America segment.

Gold prices climb above $2,900 amid economic concerns and U.S. tariff evaluations, backed by rising ETF inflows despite weak Asian demand.

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In May 2025, the global rebar market showed volatility due to weak demand and seasonal slowdowns in construction. While China and Turkey saw slight price increases, other regions experienced pressure on prices.

United States Loan Officer Survey: DLF: Moderately Weaker data was reported at 18.300 % in Apr 2018. This records an increase from the previous number of 15.700 % for Jan 2018. United States Loan Officer Survey: DLF: Moderately Weaker data is updated quarterly, averaging 18.100 % from Jul 1997 (Median) to Apr 2018, with 83 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 66.700 % in Oct 2001 and a record low of 1.800 % in Jan 2005. United States Loan Officer Survey: DLF: Moderately Weaker data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Federal Reserve Board. The data is categorized under Global Database’s USA – Table US.KA036: Senior Loan Officer Opinion Survey: Demand for Commercial and Industrial Loans. Senior Loan Officer Survey Questionnaire: Senior Loan Officer Survey Questionnaire: Apart from normal seasonal variation, how has demand for C&I loans from large and middle market firms changed over the past three months?

In June, global slab prices declined due to weak export demand and US tariff policies. Despite this, Turkey increased its imports significantly, with Russian slabs dominating the market.

United States Loan Officer Survey: WIP: Very Important data was reported at 0.000 % in Apr 2018. This records a decrease from the previous number of 9.100 % for Jan 2018. United States Loan Officer Survey: WIP: Very Important data is updated quarterly, averaging 25.000 % from Jan 2008 (Median) to Apr 2018, with 42 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 55.600 % in Jan 2017 and a record low of 0.000 % in Apr 2018. United States Loan Officer Survey: WIP: Very Important data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Federal Reserve Board. The data is categorized under Global Database’s USA – Table US.KA038: Senior Loan Officer Opinion Survey: Reason for Weak Demand for Commercial & Industrial Loans. Senior Loan Officer Survey Questionnaire: If demand for C&I loans has weakened over the past three months, how important have been the decrease in investment in plant or equipment on the possible reason of change?

Graph and download economic data for Number of Domestic Banks That Reported Weaker Commercial and Industrial Loan Demand and Reported That Shifts in Customer Borrowing to Other Bank or Nonbank Sources Was Not an Important Reason (SUBLPDCIRWSNNQ) from Q2 1996 to Q2 2025 about nonbank, demand, borrowings, commercial, domestic, loans, banks, depository institutions, industry, and USA.

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Today's weakness in the US economy results from lack of aggregate demand, due to high and growing inequality, underinvestment in public infrastructure and technology that is complementary to private capital, continuing mild austerity, difficulties encountered in making the structural transformation from manufacturing to a service-based economy, and a financial sector failing to provide adequate funds to SMEs. An agenda to restore growth includes a carbon price, inducing climate investments; increased public investments in infrastructure and technology; fighting inequality through redistribution and rewriting the rules structuring the economy; and reforming the financial sector and the global reserve system.