| 1 | Many euro-zone corporate and household loans use those interbank rates as a benchmark. | |
| 2 | But there is still scepticism within the industry about the scientific potential of natural products. | |
| 3 | As a result of these developments, interbank interest rates moved on a downtrend, to around 4.5 per cent at end-September. | |
| 4 | Over the past three years, the system has provided smooth and efficient settlement for interbank payments. | |
| 5 | Thereafter, alongside a shrinkage of interbank liquidity, interest rates edged up moderately and the flows of funds reversed. |