We are living in times of extremes, particularly when it comes to economic data, and this is reflected in the...
Bank lending is once again off to a slow start in 2018, but signs show the slowdown will only be temporary; the recent tax cuts could help to spur more borrowing; interest rate rises on the other hand could hurt companies looking to potentially borrow; as the economy keeps trending positively banks should see lending pick up in the coming months. Source.