consumer finance

Consumers Took on More Debt in March, Reversing Previous Paydowns

Consumers Took on More Debt in March, Reversing Previous Paydowns
Consumers Took on More Debt in March, Reversing Previous Paydowns
May 07, 2025  |  Consumer Finance

It looks like the paydowns on debt, for most U.S. households, were just a temporary lull. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

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Job Market Resilience May Not Bolster Consumer Spending
Job Market Resilience May Not Bolster Consumer Spending
May 02, 2025  |  Economy

The latest jobs data indicate that employers added more positions in April than had been expected, and the news may, incrementally, make consumers feel a...

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Earnings Roundup Finds Resilient Consumer Spend and Solid Credit
Earnings Roundup Finds Resilient Consumer Spend and Solid Credit
April 18, 2025  |  Banking

The four financial services companies that reported results Thursday (April 18) — KeyCorp, Truist, American Express and Fifth Third Bancorp — faced investors against a backdrop...

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Consumer Resilience Buoys Big Banks, but CEOs Remain Cautious
Consumer Resilience Buoys Big Banks, but CEOs Remain Cautious
April 16, 2025  |  Banking

In a quarter overshadowed by tariff discussions and global economic jitters, three of the nation’s largest financial institutions — PNC, Citigroup, and Bank of America...

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High-Income Consumers 64% More Inclined to Seek Mortgages
High-Income Consumers 64% More Inclined to Seek Mortgages
April 16, 2025  |  Consumer Finance

Contrary to conventional wisdom, a recent PYMNTS report, “Interest in Mortgages Rises Among Younger, High-Income Individuals,” uncovers that income level is a significantly stronger predictor than...

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Credit Card Performance Metrics Show Signs of ‘Consumer Distress’
Credit Card Performance Metrics Show Signs of ‘Consumer Distress’
April 09, 2025  |  Credit Cards

Credit card performance metrics are showing signs of “consumer distress,” the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia said Wednesday (April  9). Get the Full Story Complete...

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Consumers Gird for Tariffs’ Sting as Spending on Cards Is Sluggish  
Consumers Gird for Tariffs’ Sting as Spending on Cards Is Sluggish  
April 07, 2025  |  Consumer Insights

The latest data on consumer borrowing indicates that households pared back on debt — overall — in February amid headlines and uncertainty about tariffs. Spending...

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From Cars to Clothes, Tariffs Cost Lower-Income Consumers $1,700 Annually
From Cars to Clothes, Tariffs Cost Lower-Income Consumers $1,700 Annually
April 07, 2025  |  Economy

Less than a week into the new reality of tariffs, the impact to U.S. households is coming into sharper focus. Get the Full Story Complete...

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