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U.S. Auto Loan Delinquencies Rise to 32-Year High
The share of auto loans entering delinquency has reached its highest level in 32 years as borrowers face record-high payments. The increase reflects broader pressures on household finances amid elevated borrowing costs. Data come from a report by @FirstSquawk on current consumer…
nypost.comFed Survey Shows 73 Percent of Adults Doing Okay Financially
The Federal Reserve published its 2025 Survey of Household Economics and Decisionmaking on May 13 showing 73 percent of adults reported doing okay or living comfortably. The share marks stability from recent years yet reveals declines for young adults, low-income families and Bla…
app.buzzsumo.comSouth Korean Investors Direct Most Stock Gains to Real Estate, BOK Report Says
The Bank of Korea reported that investors spent only 1.3 percent of stock market capital gains on consumption. Households without homes directed about 70 percent of those gains into the property market. The central bank recommended creating conditions for the stock market to supp…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewReport Highlights Racial Wealth Disparities in Median Household Wealth
A report states that the median wealth of white households exceeds $200,000, compared to less than $20,000 for Black households. This disparity underscores ongoing economic inequalities. Efforts are underway to incorporate equity into policy frameworks addressing these issues.