(Il Sole 24 Ore Radiocor) - Milano, 29 apr - In March, the annual growth rate of the eurozone's broad monetary aggregate M3 increased to 3.2% from 3.0% in February, averaging 3.2% in the three months up to March, according to data released by the European Central Bank. The annual growth rate of the narrower aggregate M1, which comprises currency in circulation and overnight deposits, decreased to 4.6% in March from 4.8% in February.

The annual growth rate of short-term deposits other than overnight deposits (M2-M1) decreased to a negative 0.1% in March from a positive 0.2% in February.

The annual growth rate of marketable instruments (M3-M2) increased to 4.5% in March from a negative 1.3% in February.

The annual growth rate of total claims on euro area residents increased to 2.4% in March from 2.2% in the previous month.

The annual growth rate of claims on general government increased to 0.4% in March from 0.1% in February, while the annual growth rate of claims on the private sector increased to 3.2% in March from 3.0% in February.

The annual growth rate of adjusted loans to the private sector rose to 3.5% in March from 3.3% in February. Within the non-financial private sector, the annual growth rate of adjusted loans to households stood at 3.0% in March, unchanged from the previous month, while the annual growth rate of adjusted loans to non-financial corporations.

increased to 3.2% in March from 3.0% in February.

(RADIOCOR) 29-04-26 10:13:33 (0259) 5 NNNN