US consumer borrowing increased in December by the most in a year, reflecting a pickup in both revolving and non-revolving credit.

U.S. consumer credit surged by $24.05B in December, compared to the $8.4B gain expected and 4.70B increase in November ...

America’s credit card industry is the most competitive in the world and delivers enormous value for consumers and merchants ...

U.S. consumer borrowing rose by $13.09B in September, against the $10.50B increase expected and $3.13B growth in August (revised from $0.36B), according to data released by the Federal Reserve on ...

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There’s been a big uptick in consumer debt this spring. The Federal Reserve reports that consumer credit in April rose by nearly $18 billion, or 4.3% on an annualized basis. That was a lot more than ...

Aggregate U.S. consumer spending still looks healthy, but that strength is increasingly misleading. Beneath the surface, a ...

The National Consumer Law Center is claiming the Credit Data Industry Association wants to suppress Consumer Financial Protection Bureau complaint filings.

Key insight: A new survey of consumer credit companies revealed deteriorating business conditions in the third quarter, and signs of increasing stress among some consumer segments. What's at stake: ...

Welcome to 2026! As we begin another year in the fast-evolving world of consumer financial services regulation, we're here ...

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Beginning April 18, 2026, New York State employers will be restricted from using an applicant’s or employee’s consumer credit information when making employment-related decisions. S.B. 3072, signed by ...