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Consumer Credit · G.19

ReleasedMonthly · 3:00 PM ET · ~5th business day
FrequencyMonthly

Definition

The Fed’s G.19 report on outstanding consumer debt — revolving (credit cards) and non-revolving (auto and student loans).

Why investors care

Credit growth signals how willing households are to borrow and spend; a sharp pullback can flag stress.

What to watch

Accelerating revolving credit alongside a falling saving rate can mean consumers are stretching, not strengthening.

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