Student-loan delinquencies rose again as household debt stayed near a record
Student-loan balances 90 or more days past due rose to 10.6% in Q2 as U.S. household debt stayed near a record and new repayment plans took effect.
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Federal data show rising credit stress among households struggling to get by
A Federal Reserve survey and updated CFPB credit dashboards show higher credit-card balances, payment difficulty and affordability pressures across U.S. households.
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CFPB report examines debt burdens among U.S. consumers linked to credit products
A new Consumer Financial Protection Bureau report examines debt burdens among U.S. consumers connected to credit products, while the agency’s regulatory agenda remains active.
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CFPB Updates National Consumer-Credit Dashboards With July 2026 Data
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau updated its Consumer Credit Trends dashboards on July 22, providing a new national reference point for mortgage, credit-card and other household-credit markets.
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CFPB credit dashboards show stronger mortgage and credit-card originations in latest data
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau updated its national consumer-credit dashboards on July 22, adding data on auto loans, credit cards, mortgages and student loans while cautioning that the information reflects records from one nationwide reporting agency.
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Household debt grew 2.6% as CFPB dashboards showed stronger mortgage and card originations
New federal dashboards show recent changes in credit-card originations and inquiries as Federal Reserve data show household debt rose in early 2026.
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Fed says credit-card balances are rising as borrowing costs stay high
Federal Reserve data show credit-card and auto-loan balances are picking up, while high interest rates and delinquency risks weigh more heavily on vulnerable households.
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U.S. bankruptcy filings rose 12.2% in year ending June 30
Federal bankruptcy filings rose 12.2% over the year ending June 30, 2026, with most cases involving households as debt reached $18.8 trillion.
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More Americans Are Applying for Credit, but Rejections Rose Slightly in June
New York Fed data show more Americans sought credit in June, while reported rejections edged up and 34% said they might need $2,000 for an emergency.
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South Korea Raises Rates as Chip Growth Meets Inflation Risks
South Korea lifted its benchmark rate to 2.75% as semiconductor-led growth strengthens, while inflation, housing prices and household debt pressure policymakers.
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May PCE prices up 0.4%: what it means for U.S. household budgets
May’s PCE prices rose 0.4% and 4.1% year over year; the Fed reports household debt at $21.1T—two signals for tight monthly budgets.