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Student loans, credit cards, and car loans are weakening bank balance sheets according to market analysis. The buildup raises questions about future lending capacity.
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AFBytes briefing
Higher consumer debt levels can raise borrowing costs and reduce credit availability that affects household budgets and small-business financing.
What to watch next
- Monitor the next Federal Reserve Senior Loan Officer Opinion Survey for signs of tightening consumer credit standards.