Latest data for February 2017 show that conditions have tightened substantially since early 2016. Compared with a year ago, the FCI is up by around 12.5% y/y. Five of the six constituent variables were showing a tightening of financial conditions since February 2016, while one was indicating marginally easier financial conditions.
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