consumer credit

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Home-equity loans are the fastest-growing category of consumer credit, although from a low base, according to Mark Zandi, chief economist at Moody’s Analytics.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 20, 2026

The economics calendar includes weekly jobless claims and the latest readings on the trade deficit and productivity, with consumer credit data set for release at 3 p.m.

From MarketWatch • Jan. 8, 2026

Banks have tightened consumer credit standards for three years.

From Barron's • Nov. 11, 2025

Slowing growth, market volatility and uncertainty among employers could potentially lead to worsening consumer credit performance, he said.

From MarketWatch • Nov. 11, 2025

Stage One was to apply a formula that had been dreamed up to cope with corporate credit risk to consumer credit risk.

From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis