Tag: consumer credit
Federal Reserve Hikes Interest Rates, Hurts Consumers and Retail Stocks
The Fed has never raised the target interest rate four times in a row with a 75 basis point each time – till today. They...
The State Of The Consumer Market: Staples versus Discretionary
Earnings for consumer staples and discretionary companies rely heavily on individual consumers’ financial health and sentiment. The recent bout of high inflation and negative...
Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) Services Changing Credit Landscape
Our daily lives are comprised of countless purchases, big and small. Beyond the advancements in the products and services we buy, there has also...
Are U.S. Consumers Getting Exhausted… By Debt?
Consumption Exhaustion
When people use the word catalyst to describe an event that may prick the stock market bubble, they usually discuss something singular, unexpected...
Credit Conditions & Demand Holding Up
In this week's chart spotlight I want to share a couple charts with you regarding current credit conditions.
In the August report from the National...
U.S. Auto Loans Rise Sharply As Sales Remain Strong
June U.S. auto sales 17.1mn units, preceded by cycle high of 17.7mn in May
Auto loans nearing $1tn; sharp rise since 3Q10; non-revolving consumer credit...
