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Credit card strain rises: study

As consumers spend more monthly on their credit cards, some cardholders are carrying hefty balances, a J.D. Power analysis found.

As consumers spend more monthly on their credit cards, some cardholders are carrying hefty balances, a J.D. Power analysis found.

BELLINGS Intelligence Score: 28

Why it matters

Rising credit card strain signals growing consumer credit stress, which is relevant for credit-market professionals but is a routine economic indicator rather than a direct market-moving event.

Sources

  • Payments Dive

    Credit card strain rises: study

    As consumers spend more monthly on their credit cards, some cardholders are carrying hefty balances, a J.D. Power analysis found.