Germans paid to borrow as negative rates reach consumers

FRANKFURT (Reuters) - Germans are being shown the bright side of negative interest rates as some online lending platforms pay customers to borrow despite the steepest recession since World War Two. The European Central Bank's sub-zero rates on bank deposits have long been a source of complaint for German households, who have seen dwindling returns from their savings despite being among the most thrifty and debt-shy in Europe.But there could be a silver lining for those in need of cash after the..