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Household Debt Hits $13.67 Trillion
May 22, 2019
Household debt in the U.S. grew to $13.67 trillion in the first quarter.
Household debt in the U.S. grew to $13.67 trillion in the first quarter.
Credit limits in the U.S. have surpassed pre-crisis levels, but utilization rates remain low.
Since 2005, student loan debt has grown at an astronomical rate.
People under 30 hold a relatively small amount of debt compared to other age groups. Student loans make up the largest portion of their debt.
Since the housing crash, mortgage originators have lent far less money to people with the riskiest credit scores.
Household debt broken down by delinquency status
Which candidates are leading for the 2020 presidency? Who will control the House and Senate?
A look at Trump's approval rating
Our top posts from the last week
The British pound is at its lowest level versus the U.S. dollar since 1791.
We have argued the markets will apply pressure on China and the U.S. in order to achieve a trade deal. So far, China appears to be taking the brunt of this pressure.
Jim's latest Bloomberg column explains why the market is pricing in a cut while few economists or Fed officials are in favor of one.