Anxiety over war, wildfires and cyber-attacks leads to growth in cash stocks in EU
2 sources·Updated August 21, 2026

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- Guardian International·13h agoAnxiety over war, wildfires and cyber-attacks leads to growth in cash stocks in EU
Value of banknotes in circulation rises from €1bn in 2016 to €1.6bn in 2026 as people advised to keep stash of cash The number of banknotes in circulation in the EU is increasing despite widespread smartphone payments, new data shows, with wildfires ripping through parts of…
Read at Guardian International → - Irish Examiner Business·1d agoAnxiety over war, wildfires and cyber-attacks leads to growth in cash stocks in EU
European countries have already recommended that citizens keep between €70 and €100 per household
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