The banking sector saw a 4% boost in prices due to external finance inflows tied to higher bond issuance. Investors are closely watching loan growth data to validate earnings projections. Life expectancy: One of the biggest mistakes retirees make is underestimating how long they’ll live , leaving them vulnerable to outliving their savings. Hopkins recommends planning for at least 30 years in retirement. Of course, retiring later naturally shortens the period of withdrawals. Looking ahead, firms expect the availability of external financing to improve slightly over the next three months, slightly more than in the previous round (Chart 5). A net 4% of firms expect easier access to bank loans, while a net 5% foresee improved availability of credit lines. Additionally, firms expect trade credit availability to improve. Compared with SMEs, large firms expect greater improvements across all three financing sources, reflecting their stronger business conditions. External finance into Latin American commodities reached $3.8B, driving a rally in mining equities. Analysts cite favorable trade balances and rising global demand as catalysts for sustained growth.