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Increasing debt and delinquency rates suggest financial strain on consumers, potentially reducing spending. A previous spike in credit defaults negatively impacted financial companies.
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Americans added $93 billion in debt in Q4 2024, half from credit cards. Total credit card balances reached $1.2 trillion, a 7% annual increase. Delinquent credit-card debt rose to nearly 9%, amidst high inflation pressures. Car loan delinquencies also increased, hitting the highest levels since 2010. Consumers plan to cut spending due to inflation and expected tariff increases.
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