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US household debt trends and consumer delinquency
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Latest: US consumer credit debt rises as households use cards for essentials
In the second quarter of 2026, aggregate U.S. household debt declined by $13 billion to $18.8 trillion, the first quarterly drop since 2020. This was primarily driven by a $74 billion to $75 billion decrease in mortgage
Buy‑Now‑Pay‑Later growth and risks
7 clusters · 24 sources · last updated
Latest: US consumers turn to ‘buy now, pay later’ for essential expenses
Buy‑now‑pay‑later (BNPL) has shifted from a niche add‑on to an expected checkout option. Providers advance the full sale amount to merchants, charging higher per‑transaction fees, while early placement on product, catego
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